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Orange Chicken
Mainsยท Chinese

Orange Chicken

Crispy chicken in a sticky sweet-tangy orange sauce.

High-ProteinGluten-FreeDairy-Free
๐Ÿงบ You have 0/5 tracked ingredients โ€” missing Chicken Breast, Orange, Soy Sauce, Honey +1.
4Serves
15mPrep
20mCook
35mTotal
EasyLevel

Ingredients

Make
4
servings
  • ยท1 lb chicken breast, cubed~454 gโ†— Chicken Breast
  • ยท1/2 cup orange juice~124 gโ†— Orange
  • ยท3 tbsp soy sauce~51 gSoy Sauce
  • ยท2 tbsp honey~42 gHoney
  • ยท1 tbsp cornstarch~8 gCornstarch

Steps

  1. 1Coat and fry the chicken until crisp.
  2. 2Simmer orange juice, soy and honey with cornstarch.
  3. 3Toss chicken in the sauce; serve over rice.

Nutrition ยท 1 serving (~170 g)

๐Ÿ”ฅ Calories185
๐Ÿฅฉ Protein24g49% DV
๐Ÿž Carbs14g5% DV
๐Ÿฅ‘ Fat2.8g4% DV
๐ŸŒฟ Fiber0.17g1% DV
Sugar 11 gSodium 792 mg
Vitamins
Niacin15mg96%
Vitamin B61.1mg63%
Vitamin C16mg17%
Riboflavin0.18mg14%
Thiamin0.15mg13%
Vitamin B120.27mcg11%
Folate22mcg5%
Vitamin E0.38mg3%
Vitamin D0.23mcg1%
Vitamin A6.0mcg1%
Vitamin K0.29mcg0%
Minerals
Selenium25mcg45%
Phosphorus240mg19%
Potassium499mg11%
Magnesium41mg10%
Zinc1.0mg9%
Copper0.08mg9%
Manganese0.10mg4%
Iron0.68mg4%
Calcium14mg1%

Estimated per serving โ€” for guidance, not a measured label.

What drives the score

62/100
Grade B
Nutrient density32/35
Protein quality12/15
Fiber0/10
Healthy fats5/10
Bioactives10/15
Glycemic impact4/10
โˆ’ 2 anti-nutrient penalty
Bioactives
flavanolsanthocyanins
โš  High sodium

What's in it โ€” ingredient scores

This recipe scores 62 / B โ€” the blend of the ingredients below. Whole-food ingredients carry their own health score (tap one to explore it); pantry staples and seasonings don't.

Chicken Breast
Chicken Breast
~454 g
Orange
Orange
~124 g
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Soy Sauce
~51 g
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Honey
~42 g
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Cornstarch
~8 g