Skinny Chinese Orange Chicken (2024)

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20 minutes mins

Posted by Sommer Collier on Aug 3, 2018 (last updated Jun 7, 2024)

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Skinny Chinese Orange Chicken Recipe – Bold tangy-sweet chicken simmered in a light and healthy sauce. A gluten free Chinese take-out favorite you can feel good about serving your family!

Today’s Skinny Chinese Orange Chicken is so quick and easy to make, you won’t hesitate to add it to your diner menu repertoire.

You can shave off some prep time (and carbs) by skipping the breading on the chicken. Trust me, the dazzling sweet and zesty orange sauce will make you forget the tender chunks of chicken are not breaded.

I have to admit that, in the past, orange chicken has never been a menu item that caught my attention. I usually lean to more savory choices. However, this Skinny Chinese Orange Chicken has changed my mind about sweet stir fry.

Its bright intense flavors will perk up your meal, and quite possibly your day!

The simplicity of Skinny Chinese Orange Chicken is part of its charm. You will appreciate the ease of throwing this dish together. It only takes a few steps to achieve satisfying fare.

How To Make Skinny Chinese Orange Chicken

Whisk together a quick sauce.
Sauté the chicken pieces.
Then throw the sauce right on top of the chicken and simmer until thickened.

Skinny Chinese Orange Chicken

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Skinny Chinese Orange Chicken Recipe - Bold tangy-sweet chicken simmered in a light and healthy sauce. A Chinese take-out favorite you can feel good about serving to your family! (Gluten-Free)

Servings: 6

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breast, cut into cubes
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

For the Orange Sauce:

Zest of 1 orange
2 oranges, juiced (1/2 – 3/4 cup)
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup soy sauce, gluten free
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
3 cloves garlic (large) minced
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

For the Garnish:

3 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Orange zest

Instructions

Mix the sauce ingredients together in a bowl and set aside.
Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add the coconut oil. Salt and pepper the chicken pieces generously. Then sauté the chicken in coconut oil until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the orange sauce and bring to a boil. Simmer another couple of minutes until the sauce thickens. Serve warm over rice with your favorite veggies. For lower carbs, try serving with cauliflower rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 4ounces, Calories: 355kcal, Carbohydrates: 34g, Protein: 26g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 72mg, Sodium: 1049mg, Potassium: 569mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 27g, Vitamin A: 205IU, Vitamin C: 26.3mg, Calcium: 47mg, Iron: 1.2mg

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese

Author: Sommer Collier

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