Healthy Orange Chicken - Low Calorie Dinner Recipes
Sometimes you just want something that feels a little indulgent without the heavy aftermath, and that’s where this healthy orange chicken steps in. It’s sweet, savory, and has that tangy kick we all secretly love, but it won’t weigh you down like takeout often does.
I make this when I’m craving comfort food but still want to feel good about my choices. The chicken turns golden and tender, the sauce clings to each piece just enough, and the fresh orange zest makes your kitchen smell like you’ve got something fancy going on, even though it’s weeknight-easy.
This recipe fits right in with my favorite low calorie dinner recipes. Whether you’re into low calorie dinners, low calorie recipes in general, or searching for low calorie chicken recipes that actually taste good, this one delivers. And if you’re someone who rotates between low calorie breakfast recipes and low calorie soup recipes to keep things balanced, think of this as the dish that makes sticking to that routine a whole lot easier.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with cornstarch until coated.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, orange zest, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir until it thickens slightly, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.