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LOW CARB ORANGE CHICKEN

5 from 3 votes
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
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 325
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

LET’S GET COOKING!
  1. Start by preparing your chicken.
  2. Clean the chicken breasts and cut them into bite-sized cubes.
  3. In a medium-sized bowl,
  4. combine the orange zest, orange juice, low-sodium soy sauce, minced ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes.
  5. This mixture is your marination and sauce.
  6. Take those chicken cubes
  7. and place them into the bowl.
  8. Make sure they’re all generously coated with the mixture.
  9. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
  10. While waiting,
  11. heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  12. Once the oil is hot,
  13. place the marinated chicken pieces into the skillet.
  14. Cook until they turn a lovely golden brown and are fully cooked inside. This will take about 7-10 minutes.
  15. Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken
  16. and let it simmer until the sauce thickens, which should be about 5-7 minutes.
  17. Once done,
  18. 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!