Description
A healthier twist on the classic orange chicken dish with fresh ingredients and a zesty sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Start by cutting your chicken breast into 1-inch cubes.
- Coat the chicken: In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat the pan: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- Cook the chicken: Add the chicken to the pan and cook for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, zest, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and red chili flakes.
- Combine: Reduce heat to low, pour the orange sauce over the chicken and stir well.
- Finish it off: Remove from heat and drizzle the toasted sesame oil over the top.
- Garnish: Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the top before serving.
Notes
For a crispy baked version, lightly coat the chicken in cornstarch and bake at 425°F for about 20-25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: orange chicken, healthy recipe, dinner, Asian cuisine, gluten-free