Description
A nutritious and flavorful Healthy Orange Chicken recipe that can be prepared in under 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
- Orange slices for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the orange juice, soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and cook until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce thickens, about another 5-10 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and orange slices before serving.
Notes
Serve over steamed rice or quinoa for a complete meal. Can add sautéed vegetables for extra nutrition. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: orange chicken, quick dinner, healthy recipe, family meal, Asian cuisine