Servings: 4
Ingredients
Chicken
- 700 g (1½ lb) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (or arrowroot starch)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- Cooking spray or 1 tbsp olive oil
Orange Sauce
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar-free maple syrup or honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Toss the chicken with cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil or cooking spray.
- Cook the chicken for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
- In a bowl, whisk together the orange juice, zest, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sweetener, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 2–3 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~310
- Protein: 42 g
- Carbohydrates: ~14 g
- Fat: ~8 g
High-Protein Serving Ideas
- Cauliflower rice (low carb)
- Steamed broccoli
- Green beans
- Edamame
- Brown rice (for extra carbs if desired)