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Citrus-Glazed Orange Chicken

This scrumptious Citrus-Glazed Orange Chicken is the perfect combination of tangy and sweet. Made with fresh oranges, ginger, garlic, and an easy homemade sauce, it will quickly become a family favorite. It serves 6 and makes a delicious meal paired with your favorite side dish.
3
35 min
TOTAL TIME
348
CALORIES
$1.01
PER SERVING
Citrus-Glazed Orange Chicken
Ingredients
9 INGREDIENTS
6 SERVINGS
Low Sodium Soy Sauce
2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
Coconut Oil
3 tbsp coconut oil
Garlic
2 cloves garlic
minced
Navel Oranges
2 whole navel oranges
Grated Ginger
1 tbsp grated ginger
Green Onion
2 whole green onion
thinly sliced for garnish
Cornstarch
1/2 cup cornstarch
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
cut into cubes
Low Sodium Barbecue Sauce
1/2 cup low sodium barbecue sauce
Directions
6 STEPS
15 min
PREP TIME
20 min
COOK TIME
35 min
TOTAL TIME
1
In a mixing bowl, combine chicken cubes with cornstarch until evenly coated. Shake off excess cornstarch.
2
Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the coated chicken cubes and cook until lightly golden on all sides. Remove chicken from skillet and place on a paper towel.
3
In a mixing bowl, zest oranges, add orange juice (discarding seeds), minced garlic, grated ginger, low-sodium soy sauce, and low-sodium barbecue sauce. Whisk to combine.
4
Pour sauce mixture into the skillet and bring to a simmer. Add cooked chicken and toss to coat.
5
Cook on medium heat until the sauce has thickened to desired consistency, about 10 minutes.
6
Remove chicken with a slotted spoon, place on a serving platter, and garnish with sliced green onions, if desired. Serve with a side of your choice, such as fried rice with cabbage, or cauliflower fried rice.
Health Info
Macros
27g
CARBS
16g
FAT
21g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
LACTOSE FREE
Contains these allergens
SOYBEANS
WHEAT
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