Description
A vibrant dish with a sweet and savory glaze, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed if possible)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions, for garnish
- Orange slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, grated ginger, and minced garlic until smooth.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour the orange sauce over the chicken and stir to coat thoroughly. Allow it to cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper according to your taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions and orange slices for a colorful presentation.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute the chicken breast with tofu or your favorite plant-based protein. Use fresh ginger and garlic for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: orange chicken, quick recipes, easy dinner