Heart-Healthy Chinese Orange Chicken

Discover the delightful flavors of our Heart-Healthy Chinese Orange Chicken, a better-for-you twist on the classic takeout favorite! This vibrant dish combines tender, lean chicken breast with a zesty sauce made from fresh orange juice, low-sodium soy sauce, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. With aromatic garlic, ginger, and a hint of orange zest, it's packed with bold, wholesome flavors without excess salt or sugar. The dish is lightly thickened with a cornstarch slurry, ensuring a silky glaze that clings perfectly to the chicken. Ready in just 35 minutes, this healthy orange chicken is ideal for busy weeknights and is finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and green onions for a pop of texture and freshness. Serve with steamed vegetables or brown rice for a complete, heart-healthy meal that the whole family will love! Perfect for those searching for low-sodium Chinese chicken recipes or nutritious Asian-inspired dinners.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 120 ml fresh orange juice
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh orange zest
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with black pepper.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix fresh orange juice, low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey. Set aside.

Step 3

Mix cornstarch with water in another bowl to form a slurry. Set aside.

Step 4

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Add chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned on all sides and fully cooked through.

Step 6

Pour the orange juice mixture over the chicken. Stir to combine and let it simmer for 3 minutes.

Step 7

Add the cornstarch slurry to the skillet and stir constantly until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.

Step 8

Stir in the freshly grated orange zest.

Step 9

Serve the orange chicken garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(789.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1194.2

Total Fat 34.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 425mg	0%
Sodium 1381.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 52.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g	0%
Total Sugars 27.8g
Protein 161.8g	0%

Vitamin D 25IU	0%
Calcium 111.4mg	0%
Iron 7.0mg	0%
Potassium 1650.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.5%

Protein: 55.6%

Carbs: 17.9%