Healthy Orange Chicken Recipe

Name: Healthy Orange Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 chicken leg quarters; 4 small navel oranges; 2 lemons; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/4 cup virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons fresh thyme; 2 springs fresh rosemary; 3 tablespoons of mince garlic; 4 tablespoons light soy sauce; salt, 1/4 tsp; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; garlic powder, 1/4 tsp; ginger powder, 1/4 tsp

Servings: persons

3 chicken leg quarters
4 small navel oranges
2 lemons
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh thyme
2 springs fresh rosemary
3 tablespoons of mince garlic
4 tablespoons light soy sauce
salt, 1/4 tsp
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
garlic powder, 1/4 tsp
ginger powder, 1/4 tsp

1
Score chicken ( 3 slices into chicken) Season chicken with above seasonings, squeeze 1 lemon and 1 orange over the chicken. Cover and marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes.
2
In a pan heat up oil. Add in fresh herbs, garlic, and sliced up lemon, fry for 30 seconds to infuse the oil.
3
Add in chicken Rib cage down. Maintain your heat on medium high. Squeeze in 2 Navel oranges on top of chicken. Place oranges face down in pan. Cook on each side for 6 minutes and then flip.
4
At the 20 minute mark pour in the brown sugar on top of the chicken and the soy sauce . Continue to flip after every 6 minute mark. After 3o-45 minutes the chicken should be done. Once done squeeze the last orange on top of the chicken and top with chopped green onions to garnish. Serve with asparagus and Sweet potato.

430

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 chicken leg quarters, 4 small navel oranges, 2 lemons, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Healthy Orange Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Healthy Orange Chicken

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