Description
This healthy orange chicken is a lighter, nutrient-dense take on the classic takeout favorite. Crafted with fresh orange juice, aromatic garlic, ginger, and local honey, this dish avoids refined sugars and heavy breading. By pan-searing lean chicken breast instead of deep-frying, you achieve a juicy, satisfying meal that is perfectly balanced and flavorful. It is an excellent choice for a quick, wholesome weeknight dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium oranges, zested and juiced
3 tbsp organic wildflower honey
4 cloves garlic, minced finely
3 tbsp low-sodium tamari
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tsp olive oil or avocado oil
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Whisk the orange juice, orange zest, honey, tamari, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a small bowl and set aside.
Season the chicken breast pieces lightly with black pepper.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat with the oil.
Arrange the chicken pieces in the skillet in a single layer and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through.
Pour the orange sauce mixture over the cooked chicken.
Simmer the sauce until it reduces and coats the chicken pieces in a thick, flavorful glaze.
Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
Ensure the chicken pieces are roughly the same size for even cooking. Serve with steamed brown rice or cauliflower rice and a side of fresh broccoli to round out the meal.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Trending
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
