Healthy Orange Chicken: A Quick and Delicious Family Favorite
A wholesome twist on a classic dish that the entire family will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 orange, zested
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix orange juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and black pepper.
- Marinate the diced chicken in the sauce for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the marinated chicken and cook until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and add to the pan to thicken the sauce.
- Stir in orange zest and cook for another minute.
- Serve hot over rice or vegetables.
Notes
- Serve with steamed broccoli for a nutritious side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Healthy Orange Chicken, family favorite, quick recipe