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Healthy Orange Chicken

Healthy Orange Chicken
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Get ready to enjoy a delightful twist on a classic favorite with this Healthy Orange Chicken recipe. This dish captures the vibrant flavors of traditional orange chicken while keeping it light and nutritious. Featuring tender pieces of chicken breast coated in a tangy, homemade orange sauce, it strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory. Ideal for busy weeknights or impressive dinner parties, this meal is quick to prepare and sure to please everyone at your table. Serve it over fluffy jasmine rice or alongside steamed vegetables for a complete, satisfying meal that aligns with your health goals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 1 ½ cups jasmine rice
  • Fresh orange juice and zest
  • 4–6 cloves of garlic
  • 3 tbsp chopped scallions
  • 1.5 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1.5 tsp minced ginger
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp garlic
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
  • 1½ tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • ⅓ cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 1½ tsp chili garlic sauce
  • ½ tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp orange zest
  • ½ tsp red chili flakes
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions

  1. 1. Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions.
  2. 2. Slice chicken breasts into ½ inch strips.
  3. 3. Grate zest from an orange and juice it.
  4. 4. Marinate chicken in garlic, scallions, avocado oil, ginger, baking soda, salt, and pepper for 30 minutes.
  5. 5. Sauté garlic and ginger in avocado oil in a non-stick skillet until fragrant.
  6. 6. Add marinated chicken; cook until crispy on both sides.
  7. 7. Mix sauce ingredients and pour over cooked chicken; add scallions and cook until heated through.
  8. 8. Serve over rice, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.

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