Low Carb Orange Chicken

Searching for a sumptuous dish that won’t add inches to your waistline? Look no further. Dive into our guide on Low Carb Orange Chicken and prepare to get your taste buds dancing while maintaining those fitness goals. Let’s bring that zesty orange flair to your dinner table, all without the unwanted carbs.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• Chicken breasts: 2 large ones (roughly 1 lb or 450g)
• Fresh orange zest: From 1 medium-sized orange
• Orange juice: ½ cup (120 ml)
• Low-sodium soy sauce: 3 tablespoons (45 ml)
• Ginger: 1 tablespoon, minced (15 ml)
• Garlic cloves: 3, minced
• Red pepper flakes: ½ teaspoon
• Olive oil: 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
• Green onions: 2, finely chopped (for garnish)
• Sesame seeds: 1 teaspoon (for garnish)

Time Required:

• Preparation: 15 minutes
• Cooking: 20 minutes

Serves 2

Nutritional Facts (Per Serving):

• Calories: 325 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 8g
• Protein: 28g
• Fat: 19g
• Saturated Fat: 3g
• Sodium: 570mg
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 6g

Let’s Get Cooking!

1. Start by preparing your chicken.
   Clean the chicken breasts and cut them into bite-sized cubes.
2. In a medium-sized bowl,
   combine the orange zest, orange juice, low-sodium soy sauce, minced ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes.
   This mixture is your marination and sauce.
3. Take those chicken cubes
   and place them into the bowl.
   Make sure they’re all generously coated with the mixture.
   Let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
4. While waiting,
   heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5. Once the oil is hot,
   place the marinated chicken pieces into the skillet.
   Cook until they turn a lovely golden brown and are fully cooked inside. This will take about 7-10 minutes.
6. Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken
   and let it simmer until the sauce thickens, which should be about 5-7 minutes.
7. Once done,
   remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Tips for a Finger-Licking Experience:

1. For an even zestier kick,
   consider adding an extra tablespoon of fresh orange zest.
2. Watching your sodium?
   Feel free to reduce the amount of soy sauce or opt for a low-sodium variant.
3. If you prefer your orange chicken on the spicier side,
   add an extra pinch of red pepper flakes.

Serving Suggestions:

• Serve your Low Carb Orange Chicken over a bed of steamed broccoli or cauliflower rice to maintain that low-carb theme.
• If you’re not strictly watching carbs,
  pairing this dish with brown rice or quinoa adds a lovely texture.
• Don’t forget to drizzle some of that luscious thick sauce over your side of choice.

There you have it! A detailed guide on how to prepare Low Carb Orange Chicken. It’s delicious, easy, and won’t interfere with your fitness journey. With this recipe in your arsenal, eating healthy just became a lot tastier. Thanks for being part of the AH7 community. Enjoy every bite!

LOW CARB ORANGE CHICKEN

Searching for a sumptuous dish that won’t add inches to your waistline? Look no further. Dive into our guide on Low Carb Orange Chicken and prepare to get your taste buds dancing while maintaining those fitness goals. Let’s bring that zesty orange flair to your dinner table, all without the unwanted carbs.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Nutritions

Nutrition Facts

LOW CARB ORANGE CHICKEN

Amount per Serving

Calories

325

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

19

g

29

%

Saturated Fat

 

3

g

19

%

Sodium

 

570

mg

25

%

Carbohydrates

 

8

g

3

%

Fiber

 

1

g

4

%

Sugar

 

6

g

7

%

Protein

 

28

g

56

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED:

• Chicken breasts: 2 large ones roughly 1 lb or 450g
• Fresh orange zest: From 1 medium-sized orange
• Orange juice: ½ cup 120 ml
• Low-sodium soy sauce: 3 tablespoons 45 ml
• Ginger: 1 tablespoon minced (15 ml)
• Garlic cloves: 3 minced
• Red pepper flakes: ½ teaspoon
• Olive oil: 2 tablespoons 30 ml
• Green onions: 2 finely chopped (for garnish)
• Sesame seeds: 1 teaspoon for garnish

Instructions

LET’S GET COOKING!

• Start by preparing your chicken.
• Clean the chicken breasts and cut them into bite-sized cubes.
• In a medium-sized bowl,
• combine the orange zest, orange juice, low-sodium soy sauce, minced ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes.
• This mixture is your marination and sauce.
• Take those chicken cubes
• and place them into the bowl.
• Make sure they’re all generously coated with the mixture.
• Let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
• While waiting,
• heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Once the oil is hot,
• place the marinated chicken pieces into the skillet.
• Cook until they turn a lovely golden brown and are fully cooked inside. This will take about 7-10 minutes.
• Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken
• and let it simmer until the sauce thickens, which should be about 5-7 minutes.
• Once done,
• remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Notes

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
Serve your Low Carb Orange Chicken over a bed of steamed broccoli or cauliflower rice to maintain that low-carb theme.
If you’re not strictly watching carbs,
pairing this dish with brown rice or quinoa adds a lovely texture.
Don’t forget to drizzle some of that luscious thick sauce over your side of choice.
There you have it! A detailed guide on how to prepare Low Carb Orange Chicken. It’s delicious, easy, and won’t interfere with your fitness journey. With this recipe in your arsenal, eating healthy just became a lot tastier. Thanks for being part of the AH7 community. Enjoy every bite!