Chicken in Orange
Elevate your midweek dinner routine with this zesty and flavorful Chicken in Orange recipe! Tender chicken breasts are pan-seared to golden perfection and smothered in a luscious orange sauce made with fresh orange juice, zesty orange peel, honey, and a touch of soy sauce for a savory-sweet balance. Infused with the aromatic freshness of minced garlic and thickened to the perfect consistency, the sauce clings to every juicy bite of chicken. Ready in just 40 minutes, this dish is quick yet impressive, making it ideal for both family dinners and special occasions. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and serve with a drizzle of extra sauce over rice, quinoa, or roasted veggies. This citrus-inspired recipe is a must-try for lovers of bright, bold flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 1.5 cups Orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic to the same skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, orange zest, honey, and soy sauce. Pour this mixture into the skillet with the garlic, stirring well.
In a separate small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Gradually whisk the slurry into the orange sauce in the skillet to thicken it.
Once the sauce has thickened, return the chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Serve the chicken warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired, and drizzle with additional orange sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1765 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.5 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.2 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 572 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 2846 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.8 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.1 g | ||
| Protein | 220.7 g | 441% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 141 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 897 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
