Citrus Chicken and Noodles
Brighten up your dinner routine with this vibrant and flavor-packed Citrus Chicken and Noodles recipe! Featuring tender chicken breasts seared to golden perfection, this dish is elevated by a tangy, sweet, and savory citrus sauce made with freshly squeezed orange and lemon juices, honey, soy sauce, and aromatic ginger. Tossed with perfectly cooked egg noodles and garnished with zesty orange and lemon peels along with fresh green onions, this dish bursts with refreshing layers of flavor while delivering a wholesome and satisfying meal. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights yet impressive enough for entertaining. Serve this zesty citrus chicken recipe as a bright and hearty main dish that’s sure to delight every palate!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 0.5 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside to rest.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the garlic for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the orange juice, lemon juice, soy sauce, honey, and grated ginger to the skillet. Stir well and simmer the sauce for 3-4 minutes until slightly reduced.
Meanwhile, cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Slice the cooked chicken breasts into thin strips and return them to the skillet. Toss to coat them in the citrus sauce.
Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss everything together until well combined and the noodles are coated in the sauce.
Garnish with green onions, orange zest, and lemon zest for a fresh, citrusy finish.
Serve warm and enjoy your tangy and savory Citrus Chicken and Noodles!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1314 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.8 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 362 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 3791 mg | 165% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.5 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.9 g | ||
| Protein | 123.5 g | 247% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 139 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1519 mg | 32% | |
*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.
