ORANGE CHICKEN MAKEOVER
288 Cals 32.5 Protein 18 Carbs 9 Fats
PREP TIME:
15 mins
COOK TIME:
15 mins
TOTAL TIME:
30 mins
YIELD:4 SERVINGS
COURSE:Dinner
CUISINE:Chinese, Japanese
Sweet, spicy and flavorful – this makeover Asian Orange Chicken is a lighter and healthier alternative to the popular Chinese fast food take-out dish and it”s quick and easy to make!
INGREDIENTS
For the Orange Sauce:
1/3 cup freshly-squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
2 tbsp soy sauce, Tamari for gluten-free
2 tbsp raw sugar
1 tbsp Chinese rice wine
1 tbsp sriracha, or more to taste
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 teaspoons corn starch
For the chicken:
20 oz skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into small cubes
kosher salt, to taste
1 1/2 tbsp corn starch
1 tbsp sesame oil
4 cloves minced garlic
1- inch grated ginger
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 tbsp chopped scallions
1/2 tsp sesame seeds, for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
Mix the orange sauce ingredients and set aside.
Season the chicken lightly with salt and coat evenly with corn starch, set aside.
Heat a wok on high heat, add 1 teaspoon of sesame oil and add half of the chicken. Cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side until well browned, set aside.
Add 1 teaspoon of oil and chicken and repeat cooking 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Set aside with the rest of the chicken.
Add remaining teaspoon of oil and quickly stir-fry the minced garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the orange zest then return the chicken to the pan.
Quickly stir the chicken then add the orange sauce and cook until the sauce thickens,about 1 to 2 minutes.
Divide between 4 plates and garnish with the scallion and sesame seeds.
Calories: 288kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 32.5g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Cholesterol: 81mg, Sodium: 463mg, Fiber: 0.5g, Sugar: 9gBlue Smart Points:4Green Smart Points:6Purple Smart Points:4Points +:8
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