Healthy Orange Chicken
Healthy Orange Chicken is loaded with classic flavors of sweet and sticky orange sauce, easy to make and comes together in 30 minutes!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 452kcal
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon oil for frying
- Green onion and sesame seeds for serving
For the Sauce:
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 1 1/2 cups orange juice
- 1/4 cup chicken broth low sodium
- 4 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce I use Bragg's liquid aminos
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, add orange zest, orange juice, chicken broth, honey, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, garlic powder, ground ginger, black pepper, red pepper flakes and cornstarch. Whisk very well and set aside.
- Cook the chicken: Preheat large skillet (cast iron skillet is the best for browning) on high heat and swirl oil to coat. Add chicken and cook uncovered for 7 minutes, stirring a few times.
- Whisk the sauce in a bowl once again and add to the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-high, cook for about 5 minutes or until sauce has thickened, stirring a few times.
Notes
- Store: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
- Freeze: In an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight. Reheat in a pot with a splash of water or broth, simmering on low while covered. Stir a few times.
Nutrition
Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 1041mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g