Description
30 Minute Healthy Orange Chicken recipe without extra calories or high sodium. Tender chicken coated in a flavorful orange sauce, served with rice and steamed veggies.
Ingredients
- To Marinate Chicken:
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- Orange Sauce:
- 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 1/2 tbsp chili garlic sauce (optional)
- 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp orange zest
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- 1 cup cooked rice, to serve
- 1/2 cup steamed broccoli, to serve
Instructions
- Combine all marinating ingredients in a bowl and marinate chicken at least 10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together orange sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Heat oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Add marinated chicken and cook 4–5 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Add prepared orange sauce to skillet and cook uncovered for 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Stir in sesame seeds and green onions.
- Serve orange chicken with cooked rice and steamed broccoli.
Notes
- Use fresh orange juice for best flavor.
- Adjust chili garlic sauce and red chili flakes to your preferred spice level.
- Serve immediately for best texture of chicken and sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian, Healthy