By Victoria Tschopp
Healthier Orange Chicken + Rice
7 steps
Prep:10minCook:35min
A quick and easy dinner or lunch! Enjoy a healthier version of orange chicken at home.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:09:56 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
69
Moderate
Glycemic Load
49
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories556.4 kcal (28%)
Total Fat9.1 g (13%)
Carbs71.9 g (28%)
Sugars18.9 g (21%)
Protein43.5 g (87%)
Sodium1474.9 mg (74%)
Fiber1.8 g (6%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
3 servings
Instructions
Step 1
dice chicken breast and heat up sesame oil in pan on medium high heat
Step 2
add chicken thighs to pan and cook on both sides until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes each side
Step 3
for sauce, mix remaining ingredients (besides rice) in a bowl and add to pan with chicken
Step 4
cover and put heat on low. let sauce reduce for about 8-10 minutes and soak up all of the flavor.
Step 5
Rinse 1 cup of rice, and add to stove with 1.5 cups water. bring to a boil, then cover with lid on low heat. let steam/cook for 20 minutes.
Step 6
chop green onions.
Step 7
plate with jasmine rice, healthier orange chicken, and garnish with green onions or veggies of choice!
