Healthy Orange Chicken Recipe
This Healthy Orange Chicken recipe is a flavorful and nutritious twist on the classic takeout favorite. Tender chicken bites are coated in a wholesome flour mixture and cooked to perfection, then tossed in a sweet and tangy orange sauce. Serve this dish with a side of grains and veggies for a balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup white whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, or more if needed
Orange Chicken Sauce
- 2/3 cup 100% orange juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Optional Toppings
- fresh orange zest
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Orange Chicken Sauce: Combine orange juice, soy sauce, honey, and sriracha in a bowl. Set aside.
- Coat the Chicken: Whisk eggs in a bowl. In another bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, and salt. Slice chicken and coat each piece in egg wash then flour mixture.
- Cook the Chicken: Fry coated chicken in coconut oil until cooked through. Remove from pan.
- Thicken the Sauce: In the same pan, combine orange sauce and cornstarch. Cook until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Toss chicken in the sauce, garnish with orange zest and sesame seeds. Serve with grains and veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
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