Healthier Orange Chicken

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Healthier Orange Chicken 🐓🍊🔥

If you love orange chicken like me but don't want all the extra calories and BS... this is for you! Nothing breaded & deep fried, no artificial ingredients. This recipe is easy, quick, delicious and also great for meal prepping! 💪🏻

FULL RECIPE ⬇️

INGREDIENTS (3-4 servings)
- ~2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Avocado oil
- Seasonings: Salt, pepper and garlic powder
- Avocado oil cooking spray
- Sesame seeds (garnish)
- Sliced green onions (garnish)
- Cooked jasmine rice

Orange Sauce
(whisk all ingredients together)
- ~2/3 cup orange juice (I used fresh squeezed)
- ~2 tsp freshly grated orange zest
- ~1/4 cup brown sugar, tightly packed
- ~2 tbsp honey
- ~2 tbsp white rice vinegar
- ~3 tbsp coconut aminos or soy sauce
- ~1/2 tbsp sriracha
- ~1/2 tbsp minced ginger
- ~1 tbsp minced garlic
- Sprinkle of salt & pepper to taste
- ~1 tbsp cornstarch, fully dissolved and mixed with ~2-3 tbsp of water.

Note(s): Adjust ingredients to your liking. Could
also sub for chicken breasts if you prefer. Cooking time may vary depending on size of your diced chicken.

DIRECTIONS
1. Prep the Orange Sauce & set aside.
2. Trim the boneless skinless chicken breast to your liking then cut into bite sized cubes.
3. Place the diced chicken into a large bowl. Drizzle in some avocado oil and season generously with salt, pepper & garlic powder. Mix till well combined.
4. Get a large skillet going over medium high heat and spray with cooking oil. Add in the chicken and sear 10-15 minutes mixing every few minutes until the chicken is crispy and cooked through (largest piece should reach 175 degrees internal)
5. Once the chicken is done, remove it from the pan and lower the heat. Next pour in the Orange Sauce and mix for a few minutes until it thickens. Add the chicken back in and mix till well combined.
6. Plate it up & ENJOY! 🙌🏻
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