Crafted with wholesome ingredients, this flavorful Healthy Orange Chicken is a delightful twist on the classic take-out favorite. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s incredibly easy to prepare, making it the ideal healthy dinner for busy weeknights!
INGREDIENTS
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped
- 2 tbsp cornstarch, divided
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2/3 cup fresh orange juice
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Toss the chopped chicken with half the cornstarch, a pinch of salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, honey, remaining cornstarch, rice vinegar, ground ginger, minced garlic, and orange zest. Set aside.
- Heat sesame oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Turn off the heat, pour the orange sauce over the chicken, and stir to combine.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Carefully remove the skillet, stir in the broccoli, and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving. Enjoy your healthy and flavorful orange chicken!
Nutritional Information (per serving, approximately 1.5 cups):
- Calories: 358
- Total Fat: 7g (10%)
- Saturated Fat: 1g (4%)
- Cholesterol: 83mg (27%)
- Sodium: 491mg (21%)
- Total Carbohydrate: 31g (10%)
- Dietary Fiber: 4g (16%)
- Sugars: 18g
- Protein: 40g
