20-Minute Orange Chicken

PREP TIME: 10 minutes | COOK TIME: 10 minutes

20-Minute Orange Chicken

Adding a takeout classic to my 20 Minute High Protein TJ’s Dinners Series. We’re making Orange Chicken because who isn’t obsessed with it?! I posted a version of this several years ago with crispy chicken, but I honestly prefer this version just browned in the pan. Plus it’s way faster and less messy! It seriously takes 15 minutes and you have that delicious takeout vibe without the hangover. I bet you have most of the ingredients on hand already. Enjoy!

AUTHOR: broccyourbody

20-Minute Orange Chicken

PREP TIME: 10 minutes

COOK TIME: 10 minutes

TIME: 20 minutes

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Ingredients

1-1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
Salt & pepper
2 teaspoons tapioca flour or cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
Zest from 1 orange
Juice from 2 large oranges, about 1/2 cup
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon coconut sugar, brown sugar or honey
3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sriracha, omit for no spice
1 tablespoon avocado oil
Green onion & sesame seeds, to garnish
Steamed rice and broccoli, to serve

Instructions

First make the sauce. Whisk together the tapioca flour and water until smooth. Add the orange zest, orange juice, garlic, ginger, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar and sriracha. Whisk until fully combined.
Add the chicken pieces to a bowl and pat dry with a paper towel. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook for about 2 minutes each side or until cooked through. Reduce heat to medium and add the sauce. Stir occasionally until the sauce is thickened and the chicken is fully coated.
Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion. It’s perfect with some brown rice and broccoli!

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Roxy says:

07.04.2025

I did not expect this to be as spicy as it was. Made it with broccoli and rice. I think I would add more honey and less ginger next time. I did enjoy making this. It came together very easily.

Jenny Milne says:

17.12.2024

Easy, delicious and healthy. It’s a perfect weeknight meal. Yum!

Hailey Ivie says:

19.02.2024

Delicious and easy enough to make on a weeknight! Thank you 🙂

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