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Orange Chicken Meal Prep! High Protein, Low Carb and Keto Friendly

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Orange Chicken

Cultural Context

Orange chicken is a popular dish in American-Chinese cuisine, often found in Chinese restaurants across the United States. It combines sweet and tangy flavors, appealing to a wide audience. The dish is typically served with rice and is a staple in takeout menus, reflecting the fusion of Chinese cooking techniques with American tastes.

American-ChineseUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb chicken breast
1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup Coconut Aminos
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon ginger
1/4 cup sugar free honey
2 tablespoons vinegar
4 green onions
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians; chicken thighs are more affordable than breasts.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener; brown sugar is often cheaper and adds a different flavor.

1

Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.

2

Marinate chicken in Coconut Aminos, orange juice, garlic, and ginger for at least 30 minutes.

3

Coat marinated chicken with cornstarch.

4

Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

5

Fry chicken pieces until golden and cooked through.

6

Remove chicken and drain excess oil.

7

In the same pan, combine orange juice, sugar free honey, vinegar, and Coconut Aminos; bring to a simmer.

8

Add fried chicken back to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce.

9

Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingfrying

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlfrying panmeasuring cupsknifecutting boardair fryer

Spice Level:

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Dietary

ketolow-carbdairy-free

Allergens

soysesame

Also Known As

General Tso's ChickenSweet Orange Chicken

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