Healthy Orange Chicken
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A lightened take on Chinese orange chicken with a glossy citrus glaze and crispy coating. The chicken is tender and flavorful with bright, tangy orange notes. Serve over rice with vegetables.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- ⅓ cup tamari (coconut aminos or soy sauce)
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 Tablespoons water
- 2 Tablespoons arrowroot powder (or cornstarch)
- ¾ cup orange juice
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup arrowroot powder (or cornstarch)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free all-purpose
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs (whisked)
- 1.5 lb boneless (skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized chunks)
- 2 Tablespoons avocado or olive oil
- Sliced green onions (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish (optional))
- Red chili flakes (for garnish (optional))
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 60M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 40m
- Cook
- 20m
- Sodium
- 1644mg
- Total sugar
- 22g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 826mg
- Calcium
- 48mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 40M
- SODIUM
- 1644MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.