Paleo Chinese Orange Chicken
Satisfy your cravings for takeout with this healthier, homemade **Paleo Chinese Orange Chicken** that’s bursting with bold, citrusy flavors! Tender, bite-sized pieces of chicken breast are coated in a light layer of arrowroot powder and pan-seared to golden perfection before being smothered in a finger-licking sauce made from fresh orange juice, orange zest, honey, coconut aminos, and a hint of apple cider vinegar. Grated ginger and minced garlic add an aromatic kick to the dish, while green onions and sesame seeds lend the perfect finishing touch. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 35 minutes, is completely grain-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it perfect for a wholesome, paleo-friendly meal. Serve it alongside steamed vegetables or cauliflower rice for a better-than-takeout experience that satisfies both your taste buds and your healthy lifestyle!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 0.5 cup orange juice
- 1 whole zest of an orange
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder
- 1 inch, grated ginger root
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 stalks, chopped green onion
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
In a medium bowl, mix the coconut aminos, orange juice, orange zest, honey, apple cider vinegar, grated ginger, and minced garlic together to make the sauce. Set aside.
In a large bowl, toss the chicken pieces with arrowroot powder until evenly coated.
Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining coconut oil. Pour in the orange sauce mixture and bring it to a simmer. Allow it to cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat the chicken evenly in the sauce and let it heat through for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Serve hot alongside steamed vegetables or cauliflower rice for a complete paleo meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1340 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.6 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.8 g | 139% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 390 mg | 130% | |
| Sodium | 3538 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.8 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 72.1 g | ||
| Protein | 131.3 g | 263% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1742 mg | 37% | |
*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.
