Healthier Orange Chicken
This healthier orange chicken delivers the classic sweet, sticky, and tangy takeout flavor without deep frying. Made in just 10 minutes using fresh orange juice, honey, and a light cornstarch coating, it creates a glossy, velvety sauce that tastes better than takeout.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Mixing bowl or zip-top bag
- Citrus Juicer
Ingredients
- 1.25 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, diced into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large oranges, freshly juiced
- ⅓ cup lite soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- sliced green onions, for garnish
- sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Add diced chicken and cornstarch to a bowl or zip-top bag. Toss until all pieces are evenly coated.
- Add sesame oil, olive oil, orange juice, soy sauce, and honey to a large skillet. Whisk briefly to combine.
- Add chicken to the skillet, shaking off excess cornstarch. Set heat to medium.
- Cook for about 8 minutes, stirring and flipping frequently as the cornstarch thickens the sauce into a glossy glaze. Chicken should reach 165°F.
- If sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of orange juice to thin. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds and serve immediately.
Notes
Keep extra orange juice nearby while cooking to thin the sauce if it thickens too quickly. Serve immediately for best texture.