Orange Chicken
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Orange Chicken is a savory dish featuring tender pieces of chicken coated in a flavorful orange sauce, typically prepared by stir-frying. This dish is a good source of protein, providing 14.46g per serving.
This dish is served in various meal programs across New York City, including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, and catering.
Popular Home Recipes for Orange Chicken
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of Orange Chicken shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
Savor the delightful blend of citrus and savory flavors with this Orange Chicken, perfect for a family dinner that's both delicious and nutritionally balanced.
Ingredients
- •1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- •1/2 cup orange juice
- •1/4 cup soy sauce
- •1/4 cup honey
- •2 tbsp cornstarch
- •1 tbsp rice vinegar
- •2 tbsp olive oil
- •1 tsp minced garlic
- •1 tsp grated ginger
- •1 zest orange
- •1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- 1Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
- 2In a bowl, combine orange juice, soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, orange zest, and red pepper flakes; whisk until smooth.
- 3Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4Add chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- 5Pour the orange sauce mixture over the chicken in the skillet.
- 6Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken, about 5-7 minutes.
- 7Serve the orange chicken hot, garnished with additional orange zest if desired.
Chef Tips
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Garnish with sliced green onions for a fresh touch.
- Substitute chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.
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About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.