orange chicken
Delicious healthier orange chicken made with fresh oranges, a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, ready in just 10 minutes!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast diced into bite-sized pieces
- 0.5 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large oranges juiced; plus more orange juice if necessary
- 0.33 cup lite soy sauce
- 0.25 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon green onions diced into thin rounds
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl or zip-top plastic bag, add the chicken and cornstarch. Toss or shake to coat the chicken evenly; set aside.
- Heat toasted sesame oil and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add orange juice, soy sauce, honey, and chicken pieces (discard any excess cornstarch at the bottom).
- Cook chicken, flipping and stirring the pan sauce constantly, until the chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens. If sauce thickens too much before chicken is done, add more orange juice to thin.
- Garnish evenly with green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
This healthier orange chicken is quick to prepare and captures authentic flavors without the extra fat and calories of traditional recipes.