Orange Chicken Meal Prep

6 steps

Prep:15minCook:40min

An easy to make meal prep option. Pairs well with rice and/or any vegetables.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:08:16 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories388.4 kcal (19%)

Total Fat21.1 g (30%)

Carbs9.4 g (4%)

Sugars4.4 g (5%)

Protein39 g (78%)

Sodium503 mg (25%)

Fiber0.6 g (2%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

5 servings

Sauce

1 Tbspsesame oil

1 tspgarlic

1 tspginger

240mlorange juice

1 tspstevia

30mllight soy sauce

1 Tbspapple cider vinegar

orange zest

1 Tbspcorn starch

½ cupwater

1 Tbspchili flakes

Instructions

Step 1

Cut Chicken into Cubes

Knife

Cutting Board

Step 2

Add Garlic Powder, Paprika, Salt, and Pepper to the chicken. Be generous with these seasonings. I suggest putting the chicken in a large bag and shaking and massaging the bag to evenly coat all the chicken with the seasonings.

Zip Top Bag

garlic powder

paprika

salt

pepper

Step 3

Place the chicken on parchment paper in an over safe pan and spray with some cooking spray. Cook in the over at 350 degrees for 25 min.

Baking sheet

Parchment paper

Step 4

To a pan on medium heat add Sesame oil, Garlic, Ginger, Orange Juice, Soy Sauce, Apple Cider Vinegar, and Orange Zest.

Pan

sesame oil1 Tbsp

garlic1 tsp

ginger1 tsp

orange juice240ml

stevia1 tsp

light soy sauce30ml

apple cider vinegar1 Tbsp

orange zest

Step 5

In a separate cup or bowl, mix corn starch and water till smooth, then add to the sauce mixture in the pan. Turn it down to a low heat and allow to simmer for 5 minutes.