By Victoria Tschopp
Low calorie orange chicken
7 steps
Prep:10minCook:30min
This is a healthier, quicker alternative to orange chicken!
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:39:21 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
55
Low
Glycemic Load
18
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories489.9 kcal (24%)
Total Fat13 g (19%)
Carbs32.3 g (12%)
Sugars27.9 g (31%)
Protein58.2 g (116%)
Sodium2204.9 mg (110%)
Fiber0.8 g (3%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings
Instructions
Step 1
Cut up chicken thighs into small bite size pieces
Step 2
Mix remaining ingredients in a bowl
Step 3
On medium/high heat, saute chicken thighs in a pan with a little bit of olive oil, searing on each side for about 3 minutes
Step 4
Add sauce into pan with seared chicken and mix well.
Step 5
Cover with a lid and turn to low heat and let simmer and reduce for about 20 minutes.
Step 6
For rice- rinse 1 cup of rice with water and place into a pot with 1.5 cups fresh water. Bring to a boil on high heat. Once boiling, cover pot with a lid and bring to low heat. Let rice cook for 18-20 minutes. Turn heat off and let steam for 10 minutes with lid on.
Step 7
For serving, place 1/2 cup of rice in a bowl and top with 4-5 oz of orange chicken. top with green onions and sesame seeds & enjoy!
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