Sugar-Free Chinese Orange Chicken
Indulge guilt-free with this vibrant and flavorful Sugar-Free Chinese Orange Chicken, a healthier twist on the beloved takeout classic. Made with juicy chicken breast coated in almond flour and pan-fried to golden perfection, this recipe swaps traditional sugar with a natural sweetener, keeping things light while still delivering the signature sweet-and-savory punch. A tangy orange sauce infused with fresh ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and a hint of chili flakes adds irresistible depth to every bite. Ready in just 45 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or an impressive dinner party centerpiece. Garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, it pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or your favorite side. Try this sugar-free orange chicken for a wholesome, satisfying meal that doesn’t skimp on flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 egg
- 0.5 cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 0.5 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons xylitol or erythritol sweetener
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Beat the egg in a small bowl and set aside.
In another bowl, mix together almond flour and cornstarch. Dip each piece of chicken into the beaten egg, then coat with the almond flour mixture.
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken pieces and cook until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
In the same pan, combine orange zest, orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic powder, chili flakes, and xylitol or erythritol sweetener. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
Mix the cornstarch and water together in a small bowl to form a slurry. Add this to the pan and stir until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Return the cooked chicken to the pan, and toss to coat well in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat everything through.
Transfer the chicken to a serving platter. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Serve immediately with steamed rice or your choice of side dish. Enjoy your sugar-free Chinese Orange Chicken!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
446 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.8 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 143 mg | 48% | |
| Sodium | 537 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.6 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.4 g | ||
| Protein | 41.7 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 75 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 554 mg | 12% | |
*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.
