This spicy stir fry has a punch of orange flavor but is free of added sugar! Many Asian-style sauces have lots of added sugar, and that’s what makes them sticky (and not so healthy).
Spicy Orange Chicken
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| Serves | 4 |
| Prep time | 10 minutes |
| Cook time | 20 minutes |
| Total time | 30 minutes |
| Dietary | Diabetic, Gluten Free |
| Meal type | Lunch, Main Dish |
This spicy stir fry has a punch of orange flavor but is free of added sugar! Many Asian-style sauces have lots of added sugar, and that's what makes them sticky (and not so healthy).
Ingredients
- 1lb boneless skinless chicken breast (cubed)
- juice of 1 orange (about 1/2 cup)
- zest of 1 orange (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1/3 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup low sodium tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili sauce, such as sambal oelek
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/2 Medium onion (diced)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 cups bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons oil, such as canola, peanut, or grapeseed (divided)
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| In a medium bowl, marinate chicken in orange juice for about 20 minutes. | |
| Step 2 | |
| Meanwhile, combine chicken broth, tamari and orange zest and set aside. | |
| Step 3 | |
| Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain orange juice from chicken and place chicken in pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken in golden on the outside and opaque on the inside. Remove from pan. | |
| Step 4 | |
| Add remaining oil to pan, then add onions and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add broccoli and cook 2 minutes. Add bell peppers, and cook 2 minutes. | |
| Step 5 | |
| Add chicken back to pan and stir. Pour sauce over mixture and stir. Cook until heated thoroughly and vegetables are just fork tender. | |