Heart-Healthy Chinese Orange Chicken
Delight in the flavors of a healthier take on a classic favorite with this Heart-Healthy Chinese Orange Chicken recipe! Featuring tender, bite-sized pieces of boneless, skinless chicken breast, this dish is bathed in a luscious, citrusy glaze made from fresh orange juice, low-sodium soy sauce, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. Unlike its deep-fried counterpart, this version is pan-seared in heart-smart olive oil, making it perfect for those seeking a nutritious yet flavorful meal. Accented with the zing of ginger, garlic, and fresh orange zest, the thickened sauce is a vibrant explosion of flavor, while the garnish of sesame seeds and sliced green onions adds the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 35 minutes, this guilt-free orange chicken pairs beautifully with steamed broccoli or brown rice for a balanced, wholesome dinner the whole family will enjoy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 120 ml fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh orange zest
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with black pepper.
In a small bowl, mix fresh orange juice, low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey. Set aside.
Mix cornstarch with water in another bowl to form a slurry. Set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned on all sides and fully cooked through.
Pour the orange juice mixture over the chicken. Stir to combine and let it simmer for 3 minutes.
Add the cornstarch slurry to the skillet and stir constantly until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
Stir in the freshly grated orange zest.
Serve the orange chicken garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1194 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.3 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 425 mg | 142% | |
| Sodium | 1381 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.0 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.8 g | ||
| Protein | 161.8 g | 324% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 111 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1651 mg | 35% | |
*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.
