Healthy Orange Chicken Recipe
This Healthy Orange Chicken Recipe is a lighter take on a takeout favorite, featuring tender chicken in a sweet and tangy orange sauce. Quick, easy, and packed with fresh citrus flavor, it’s perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional: orange zest
- Optional: green onions and sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same pan, add garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in orange juice, soy sauce, and honey.
- Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until sauce thickens.
- Return chicken to the pan and toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, or orange zest if desired.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh orange juice for best flavor.
- Adjust sweetness and tanginess to taste.
- Do not overcook chicken to keep it tender.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat with a splash of water if sauce thickens too much.