Orange Chicken Recipe

Name: Orange Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup orange juice; 1 teaspoon orange zest; 2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce; ¼ teaspoon sesame seed oil; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 lb chicken breast tenders, cut into 1-inch chunks; ½ cup cornstarch; ¾ cup orange juice; 1 teaspoon orange zest; ½ cup low sodium chicken broth; 5 teaspoons Splenda sugar substitute, granular; 4 teaspoons sugar-free honey, regular honey or 4 teaspoons Agave; 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar; 1 pinch red pepper flakes; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; kosher salt; sliced green onion; sesame seeds

Servings: persons

½ cup orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest
2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
¼ teaspoon sesame seed oil
½ teaspoon salt
1 lb chicken breast tenders, cut into 1-inch chunks
½ cup cornstarch
¾ cup orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest
½ cup low sodium chicken broth
5 teaspoons Splenda sugar substitute, granular
4 teaspoons sugar-free honey, regular honey or 4 teaspoons Agave
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 pinch red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons cornstarch
kosher salt
sliced green onion
sesame seeds

1
Marinade: In a medium bowl combine orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, sesame oil, and salt.
2
Add chicken tenders and stir to coat.
3
Allow to marinate for 25-30 minutes.
4
Sauce: In a small saucepan combine orange juice, orange zest, chicken broth, Splenda, honey, soy sauce, oil, garlic, and apple cider vinegar.
5
Bring to a boil; lower heat to a simmer and cook until liquid is reduced by 1/4.
6
Season with salt to taste.
7
Stir the 2 teaspoons cornstarch with a small amount of cold water and add to the sauce.
8
Bring back to a boil and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until thickened.
9
Set aside, but keep warm.
10
In a large bowl or ziplock bag add the 1/2 cup of cornstarch.
11
Drain the chicken and toss with the cornstarch, shaking off excess.
12
In a large skillet heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil over medium-high.
13
Add chicken and cook until golden and meat is cooked through.
14
Gently toss cooked chicken with the sauce and serve.

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup orange juice, 1 teaspoon orange zest, 2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce, ¼ teaspoon sesame seed oil, and more.

Yes, 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.

Orange Chicken

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