Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Healthy Orange Chicken—a lighter take on a classic dish that delivers all the taste with half the calories. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping, making it a family favorite in no time. The combination of fresh orange juice, aromatic garlic, and tender chicken creates a mouthwatering experience that everyone will love. Serve it over fluffy jasmine rice or quinoa, and enjoy the delightful balance of sweet and savory in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 4–6 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1.5 tsp minced ginger
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 ½ tsp chili garlic sauce
- 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp orange zest
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
- 1 ½ cups of jasmine rice (uncooked)
- 3 tbsp chopped scallions
- 1 tsp sesame seeds for garnish
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions.
- Slice chicken breast into ½ inch strips for even cooking.
- In a bowl, mix marinade ingredients: fresh orange juice, soy sauce, baking soda, salt, and black pepper. Add sliced chicken and marinate for 30 minutes.
- Chop scallions for garnish.
- Combine sauce ingredients in another bowl: remaining orange juice, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, chili garlic sauce, and cornstarch.
- Heat avocado oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and ginger until aromatic.
- Cook marinated chicken strips until crispy on both sides.
- Pour in the prepared sauce mixture and add chopped scallions; cook until heated through.
- Serve over jasmine rice topped with sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg