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Skinny Orange Sesame Chicken

Skinny Orange Sesame Chicken- This classic Asian dish gets a healthy makeover. All of the sweet orange chili glazed goodness with just a fraction of the calories. Ready in less than 30 minutes. (Vegetarian option with tofu listed in recipe details). Skip the take-out, make it at home! it's so easy and much healthier!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 297kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ lbs. skinless chicken breast approx.3-4 medium chicken breasts (for vegetarian option substitute 1 14oz. package of extra firm tofu- cut into cubes)
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper for seasoning chicken
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons corn starch
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest optional
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • sriracha to taste- if you like things spicier
  • toasted sesame seeds for garnish
  • sliced green onion for garnish
  • 4 cups cooked white or brown rice optional to keep things lighter use cauliflower rice or lettuce cups)

Instructions

  • Cut chicken breasts (or tofu) into 1 inch pieces, season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large saute or fry pan over medium- high heat. Add chicken (or tofu) and cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken( or tofu) is browned on the outside and nearly cooked. ( don't over cook, chicken will cook for a few additional minutes with the sauce).
  • While chicken(or tofu) is cooking, in a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, honey, ketchup, rice vinegar, corn starch, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, orange zest and red pepper flakes.
  • Add the sauce to the pan with the chicken (or tofu). Let sauce come to a boil and continue to cook for an additional 2-3 min. until sauce is thickened. Remove from heat and serve immediately over white or brown rice.
  • Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onion.

For an even lighter version of this meal, try serving chicken(or tofu) in lettuce cups instead of over rice, or serve over cauliflower rice.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 30.5g | Protein: 26.1g | Fat: 7.6g | Saturated Fat: 1.4g | Cholesterol: 70.2mg | Sodium: 222.9mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 26.2g