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Healthy Orange Chicken Recipe

Healthy Orange Chicken Recipe
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Skip takeout and indulge in this Healthy Orange Chicken Recipe, a delightful twist on a classic favorite! This dish combines tender chicken with a vibrant orange sauce made from fresh ingredients, ensuring every bite is bursting with flavor. Perfect for family dinners or meal prepping, it’s not only nutritious but also satisfying. In under an hour, you can whip up a meal that delights the taste buds while keeping health in check. Serve it over steamed rice or alongside your favorite veggies for a balanced plate that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups orange juice
  • 1/4 cup coconut aminos
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/2 tablespoon orange zest
  • 4 cups steamed broccoli or green beans
  • 2 cups cooked rice

Instructions

  1. Cook rice and steam your choice of broccoli or green beans according to package instructions.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add cubed chicken. Cook until browned and cooked through (about 10 minutes).
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together orange juice, coconut aminos, honey, garlic powder, black pepper, ginger, and orange zest.
  4. Remove chicken from the pan. Pour sauce into the same pan and bring to a boil; simmer for 15-20 minutes until thickened.
  5. Return chicken to the pan and stir until coated with sauce.
  6. Serve over rice with steamed vegetables.

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