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Healthy Orange Chicken: A Flavorful, Guilt-Free Dish

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Healthy Orange Chicken is a flavorful, tangy, and slightly sweet dish featuring tender chicken coated in a zesty orange sauce, served with rice and veggies.

Ingredients

  • To Marinate the Chicken:
  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
  • 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger, minced
  • Orange Sauce:
  • 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp chili garlic sauce (optional)
  • 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp orange zest
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger, minced
  • 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp green onions, chopped
  • 1 cup cooked rice, to serve
  • 1/2 cup steamed broccoli, to serve

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients under “To Marinate the Chicken” and mix well. Marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili garlic sauce, cornstarch, orange zest, garlic, ginger, red chili flakes, brown sugar, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Heat oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Add marinated chicken pieces and cook 4–5 minutes per side until fully cooked.
  4. Pour in the prepared orange sauce and cook uncovered for 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
  5. Add sesame seeds and green onions, stir gently.
  6. Serve hot with cooked rice and steamed broccoli.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add extra chili garlic sauce or red chili flakes.
  • Use freshly grated orange zest for best flavor.
  • Serve immediately for best taste and texture.

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