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A bowl of glossy Healthy Orange Chicken garnished with green onions and sesame seeds over white rice.

Healthy Orange Chicken

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarc h
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons low -sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hone y
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onions for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, toss chicken cubes with cornstarch until evenly coated.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the chicken to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 6 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the skillet.
  6. Simmer for 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and glaze coats the chicken thoroughly.
  7. Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.