Description
A quick and light orange chicken dish that combines sweetness and savory flavor, perfect for a family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the cubed chicken and cook until browned.
- Pour the orange mixture over the chicken and let it simmer.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water, then add to the pan to thicken the sauce.
- Cook until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
For a full meal idea, pair with plain rice or brown rice and steamed green beans or a simple salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg