High Protein Crispy Orange Chicken

Golden crispy chicken coated in a vibrant orange sauce made with fresh orange juice, soy sauce, honey, and orange zest, thickened with cornstarch. A healthier high-protein twist on the classic Chinese takeout dish that is great for meal prep.

10m Prep

15m Cook

25m Total

2 Servings

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Ingredients

chicken

400 g chicken breast (diced)
0.5 tsp salt
0.5 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp corn flour
0.5 tsp baking powder

garnish

1 tsp sesame seeds
2 stalks green onion (chopped)

sauce

3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
0.5 tsp red chili flakes optional
120 ml fresh orange juice (freshly squeezed)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp orange zest
1 tsp cornstarch (mixed with water)

Steps

1

Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, corn flour, and baking powder. Mix well until combined.

~5 min
2

Cook the chicken on high heat for 3 minutes on each side until golden and crispy. Set aside.

~6 min
3

In the same pan, add garlic, ginger, and chili flakes. Cook for a minute.

~1 min
4

Add fresh orange juice, soy sauce, honey, and orange zest. Bring to a light bubble.

~2 min
5

Add cornstarch mixed with water and let the sauce thicken. Add the crispy chicken back in.

~2 min
6

Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion, then serve and enjoy.

Nutrition (per serving)

420

Calories

44g

Protein

32g

Carbs

10g

Fat

Fiber

Cultural Context

Inspired by Chinese-American orange chicken, this fitness-friendly version skips deep frying and uses minimal oil while keeping the bold citrus glaze. A popular healthy Chinese food alternative.

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High Protein Crispy Orange Chicken