Lori's Low Calorie Orange Chicken

Craving the tangy sweetness of orange chicken without all the extra calories? Look no further than Lori's Low Calorie Orange Chicken, a healthier, homemade take on the beloved takeout favorite. Featuring tender bites of boneless, skinless chicken breast tossed in a light cornstarch coating and seared to perfection, this dish is smothered in a vibrant sauce made with freshly squeezed orange juice, honey, and a hint of ginger. With just the right balance of sweet and savory, this recipe skips the deep frying and uses olive oil to keep things light. Garnished with green onions and optional sesame seeds, it delivers all the flavors you love, guilt-free. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy and delicious dish is perfect for weeknight dinners and pairs wonderfully with steamed veggies or brown rice.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
• 120 milliliters Freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 teaspoon Orange zest
• 1.5 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
• 60 milliliters Water
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 stalks Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

In a bowl, toss the chicken with cornstarch until evenly coated.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and water to make the sauce.

Step 6

Pour the sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat.

Step 7

Allow the sauce to reduce and thicken slightly, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.

Step 8

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat it evenly in the sauce.

Step 9

Cook for another 2-3 minutes, ensuring the chicken absorbs the flavors and the sauce coats it thoroughly.

Step 10

Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish.

Step 11

Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.

Step 12

Serve warm alongside steamed vegetables or brown rice for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(833.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1223.0

Total Fat 34.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 425mg	0%
Sodium 1381.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 61.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g	0%
Total Sugars 37.4g
Protein 161.7g	0%

Vitamin D 25IU	0%
Calcium 149.4mg	0%
Iron 7.1mg	0%
Potassium 1672.8mg	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: 25.6%

Protein: 53.9%

Carbs: 20.5%