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Healthier-Orange-Chicken
Healthier-Orange-Chicken
Healthier-Orange-Chicken
Healthier-Orange-Chicken
Healthier-Orange-Chicken
Healthier-Orange-Chicken
Healthier-Orange-Chicken
Healthier-Orange-Chicken
Healthier-Orange-Chicken
Healthier-Orange-Chicken
Healthier-Orange-Chicken
Healthier-Orange-Chicken
Healthier-Orange-Chicken

Healthier Orange Chicken

This is an incredible Orange Chicken recipe that uses freshly squeezed oranges for an increased flavor punch. So tasty!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine General
Servings 4 Served
Calories 498 cal

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

Ingredients
 
 

TO MARINATE THE CHICKEN

  • 1 – 1 1/4 Lbs. Chicken breast cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1/2 Tsp. Baking soda
  • 3 Tbsp. Fresh Orange juice
  • 2 Tbsp. Low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 Tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. Cornstarch
  • 2 Small Garlic cloves minced
  • 1 Tsp. Fresh ginger minced
  • Pinch of kosher salt

TO MAKE ORANGE SAUCE

  • 1 Orange juice of one fresh orange and the zest of orange
  • 1 Tbsp. Low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 Cup Seasoned rice vinegar
  • 1/2 Tbsp. Cornstarch
  • 3 Garlic cloves minced
  • 1 Tsp. Fresg Ginger minced
  • 3 Tbsp. Brown sugar
  • Pinch of Kosher Salt

TO PREPARE THE DISH

  • 1 Tbsp. Olive oil
  • 1 -2 Tsp. Crunchy Momofuku chili crunch oil to cook chicken plus more to finish
  • 1 Tbsp. Sesame seeds to garnish
  • 2 Green onions chopped to garnish
  • 2 Cups Brown cooked rice to serve
  • 1 Cup Steamed broccoli to serve
  • 1 Cup Steamed red bell pepper strips to serve
  • 1 Orange cut in half horizontally and again into half moons, to serve

Instructions
 

  • In a medium-size bowl combine all the ingredients under the “to marinate chicken” section and mix it thoroughly and marinate the chicken for at least 10 minutes and up to 1 hour.  (an hour is best for maximum flavor)
  • In a separate measuring cup, combine orange juice, soy sauce, vinegar, cornstarch, orange zest, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, and salt. Whisk until well combined.  Put the sauce mixture to the side.
  • Heat a wide skillet over medium-high heat.  Add the olive oil and the momofuku chili oil.  Once the oil is heated, add the marinated chicken pieces and the marinade to the skillet.
  • Cook for 4-5 minutes until lightly brown and flip the chicken pieces to the next side and cook for 5-6 more minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Stir the sauce mixture into the skillet and cook the chicken along with the sauce uncovered for 5 minutes.  The sauce will start to bubble and get really thick.  (Yummy!)
  • Serve the chicken and sauce with the brown rice and steamed vegetables.  Sprinkle the chicken with the sesame seeds and chopped scallions.  If you like heat, drizzle more Momofuku chili crunch on top.  Garnish the plates with the orange slices and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 498calCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 49gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 3261mgPotassium: 1224mgFiber: 4gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 247IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 96mgIron: 2mg
Keyword dinner
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