Healthy Orange Chicken Recipe

Name: Healthy Orange Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken breasts; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon rice wine; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon hot chili sauce; 2 cloves minced garlic; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 2 tablespoons orange zest; 1 stalk green onions; 1 onions; 1/4 cup water; 1 teaspoon corn starch; salt; pepper; white rice

Servings: persons

1 pound chicken breasts
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 teaspoon rice wine
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon hot chili sauce
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons orange zest
1 stalk green onions
1 onions
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon corn starch
salt
pepper
white rice

1
Cut the chicken breast into cubes. In a mixing bowl, marinate the chicken with orange juice, rice vinegar, rice wine, hot chili sauce, brown sugar, and minced garlic. Cover the chicken with plastic wrap and press down so the marinade will soak the chicken evenly. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
2
While waiting for the chicken to marinate, prepare the vegetables. Chop the onion into square pieces. Chop green onions and separate the white and green parts. Zest the orange.
3
In a saute pan, add vegetable oil and turn to high heat. Add in the chicken and saute for 1 minute. Toss the chicken and saute for another minute or until caramelized. Transfer the chicken to a dish.
4
Continue to use high heat. Add the chopped onion to the pan and saute until soft. Add the chicken back to the pan, with the white parts of the green onion and orange zest. Cook for about 30 seconds. Add the liquid to the pan and let it simmer to 30 seconds. Add the remaining green onion to the pan and let the sauce continue to reduce and thicken.
5
When the sauce is reduced to desired consistency, add salt and pepper to taste. The orange chicken is done. Serve over white rice.

261

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound chicken breasts, 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 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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