Spicy Honey Orange Chicken Breasts
Sweet, spicy, and irresistibly zesty, Spicy Honey Orange Chicken Breasts deliver bold flavors in every bite. Juicy chicken breasts are seared to golden perfection before being simmered in a luscious glaze made of fresh orange juice, honey, soy sauce, garlic, and a hint of red pepper flakes. The sauce is thickened to a glossy consistency with a cornstarch slurry and infused with fragrant orange zest for a citrusy kick. Garnished with fresh parsley, this quick and easy 40-minute recipe is the perfect blend of sweet heat and tanginess. Serve it with fluffy rice, roasted veggies, or a crisp salad to soak up the vibrant flavors. Perfect for weeknight dinners yet elegant enough for entertaining, this dish will leave your taste buds singing!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 0.5 cups Fresh orange juice
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons Red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Prepare the chicken breasts by patting them dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange juice, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and orange zest. Set the sauce mixture aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts. Cook for about 5-6 minutes per side, or until they develop a golden-brown sear. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Lower the heat to medium and pour the prepared sauce mixture into the skillet. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Slowly whisk the slurry into the simmering sauce, allowing it to thicken. This should take about 1-2 minutes.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Cover the skillet and let the chicken cook in the sauce for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Once done, remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle fresh parsley over the chicken for garnish.
Serve the chicken warm with extra sauce drizzled on top, alongside your choice of sides such as rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1713 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.8 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.2 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 572 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 4030 mg | 175% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.1 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.3 g | ||
| Protein | 219.1 g | 438% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 133 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 528 mg | 11% | |
*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.
