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Orange Peel Chicken

Orange Peel Chicken

Devashish
Experience the perfect balance of sweet and savory with this delectable Orange Peel Chicken recipe. Ready in just 35 minutes, this Chinese-inspired dish delivers a vibrant citrus kick while keeping things light at only 195 calories per serving.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 5
Calories 195 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Ziplock bag

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons oil vegetable or canola oil
  • 4 green onions chopped

For the Sauce

  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 3 cloves garlic minced

Instructions
 

  • Add cornstarch and chicken pieces to a ziplock bag and shake to evenly coat.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in 2-3 batches, cooking for several minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Add more oil while cooking, if needed. Remove chicken to a plate.
  • Add the sauce ingredients to the pan and whisk well to combine. Cook for a few minutes, until thickened. Add green onions and cooked chicken and toss to coat.
  • Serve over hot cooked rice with a few extra green onions and sesame seeds (optional) on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 10gFat: 6gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 568mgPotassium: 278mgSugar: 7gVitamin A: 160IUVitamin C: 18.4mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.6mg
Keyword citrus glaze, crispy chicken, stir-fry, tangy sauce
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