4.16 from 25 votes

Orange Chicken

By: Julia Pacheco
Orange chicken is tender chicken tossed in a sweet and tangy homemade orange sauce—an easy, lighter twist on a classic favorite.
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 2 lbs chicken breast, cubed
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • ½ cup orange sauce
  • 6 oz frozen broccoli florets
  • Cooked white rice for serving

Instructions 

  • To a large pan over medium heat on the stove add the oil once hot add in the chicken and season with all of the seasonings cook the chicken for 4 minutes on each side or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Turn heat to low add in the orange sauce and broccoli stir and simmer covered for 5 minutes stirring occasionally. Serve over rice and enjoy.

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Nutrition

Calories: 411kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 890mg | Potassium: 1025mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 509IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Julia Pacheco

Hello, I’m Julia Pacheco, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious, budget-friendly meals. My blog focuses on recipes that are accessible and enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food to heal, inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, I’ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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2 Comments

  1. Ellie says:

    5 stars

    Delicious!! I have to say it was a bit spicy for my husband and children, so I’ll need to cut back on the pepper, but I thought it was great!

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  2. Bonnie says:

    5 stars

    My two teenage boys absolutely LOVED this!!!

    Reply