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High Protein Crispy Orange Chicken
Crispy seasoned chicken pieces tossed in a glossy orange-ginger sauce made with fresh orange juice, soy sauce, honey, and orange zest — all for only 500 calories. This healthier take on a takeout classic is quick, flavorful, and perfect served over rice. Garnished with sesame seeds and green onion.
Ingredients
chicken
- 500 g chicken breast (cut into pieces)
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 3 tbsp cornflour
garnish
- 2 stalks green onion (sliced) optional
- 1 tsp sesame seeds optional
sauce
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 0.5 tsp chili flakes
- 120 ml orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 tsp cornstarch (mixed with water)
Steps
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1Season chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Coat in cornflour and mix well.~5 min
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2Cook chicken on medium heat until golden and crispy. Set aside.~10 min
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3In the same pan, add garlic, ginger, and chili flakes. Cook until fragrant.~2 min
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4Add orange juice, soy sauce, honey, and orange zest. Let the sauce reduce.~3 min
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5Add cornstarch mixed with water and let it thicken. Add the chicken back in and mix well.~2 min
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6Garnish with green onion and sesame seeds. Serve and enjoy.~1 min
Nutrition (per serving)
500
Calories
48g
Protein
45g
Carbs
10g
Fat
2g
Fiber
Cultural Context
Orange chicken is a popular Chinese-American dish invented in the United States and widely beloved as a takeout staple. This lighter version uses cornflour-coated chicken and a fresh-squeezed orange sauce to deliver the same indulgent flavors with fewer calories.
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