Healthy Orange Chicken
Healthy Orange Chicken is a delightful and nutritious twist on a classic dish that brings vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients to your table. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken enveloped in a luscious orange sauce, making it perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. With just 369 calories per serving, it’s a guilt-free option that the whole family will love. Serve it over steamed rice, quinoa, or alongside colorful stir-fried vegetables for a well-rounded meal that’s both delicious and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 1 lb chicken tenderloins (or chicken breast)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup orange juice (no sugar added)
- 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup coconut aminos
- 2/3 cup gluten-free rolled oats (or gluten-free oat flour)
- 4 cups broccoli florets
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes and pat dry.
- Blend the rolled oats in a blender until they resemble flour; coat each chicken piece with oat flour.
- Cook the coated chicken in batches for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown; set aside.
- Whisk together orange juice, chicken broth, coconut aminos, garlic powder, and ginger powder; pour into the skillet and bring to a boil for about 15 minutes.
- Stir occasionally as the sauce thickens; then return the cooked chicken to the skillet along with diced green onions.
- Steam broccoli florets while the sauce is cooking; serve immediately with Healthy Orange Chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 369
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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