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6-ingredient orange chicken
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6-Ingredient Orange Chicken

This lighter alternative to a traditionally unhealthy dish allows you to indulge in a tasty meal. With just six ingredients, this orange chicken makes for a zesty dinner.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Budget-Friendly, Kid-Friendly, Quick and Easy
Servings: 6
Calories: 292kcal
Author: Gale Compton

Ingredients

  • 1.25 pounds chicken breast fillets about 3 breasts, cut into cubes
  • 3/4 cup flour we used white whole wheat
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 2 navel oranges
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 2 tablespoon lite soy sauce optional tamari

Instructions

  • In a gallon-sized ziplock bag, add chicken cubes and flour. Shake vigorously until chicken is well-coated. Remove chicken and shake off excess flour.
  • Add oil to a large skillet or wok, turn to medium heat, add cubed chicken and cook until lightly golden on all sides. Remove chicken and place on a paper towel. Drain any remaining oil from skillet.
  • Zest oranges and add to a mixing bowl. Squeeze juice from oranges, discard seeds, and add to the same bowl. Add barbecue and soy sauce and whisk to combine.
  • Add chicken and sauce mixture to the skillet. Toss to coat chicken. Cook on medium heat until sauce has thickened to desired consistency, about 10 minutes. Remove chicken with a slotted spoon and place on a platter.
  • Garnish with green onion slices, if desired. Add remaining sauce from the skillet to a bowl and serve along side chicken.

Notes

Complement orange chicken with one of these delicious sides:
Fried Rice with Cabbage
Cauliflower Fried Rice

Nutrition

Serving: 4oz | Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 690mg | Potassium: 512mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 197IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 13
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 13