If you love orange chicken but are keeping your budget tight or your eating habits more nutritious, this recipe is for you. Full of crisp vegetables and flavored with fresh orange flavor, you might never crave take-out again.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 lb. skinless chicken breast, cubed
- 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
- 1 tsp. curry powder
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. ginger
- ½ tsp. cumin
- 2 cups orange juice
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- Zest of one orange
Directions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté olive oil and onions until tender (4-5 minutes).
- Add chicken and cook, stirring, until browned (5-8 minutes).
- Stir in cornstarch, curry powder, salt, ginger, and cumin. Add orange juice and cook until thickened (4-5 minutes).
- Add vegetables and cook until just tender (8-10 minutes).
- Stir in zest and serve hot over your favorite whole grain.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per container
Serving Size 426 g
| Amount per serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 330 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 10.5g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat 1.5g | 8% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat 6g | ||
| Cholesterol 83mg | 28% | |
| Sodium 365mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 30g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber 4.5g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars 15g | ||
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Sugar Alcohol 0g | ||
| Other Carbohydrate 10g | ||
| Protein 29g | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 63.9mg | 4% | |
| Iron 2.1mg | 10% | |
| Potassium 995mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin A 149.3mcg | 15% | |
| Vitamin C 153.8mg | 170% | |
| Vitamin E 2.8mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin K 6.4mcg | 6% | |
| Thiamin 0.3mg | 25% | |
| Riboflavin 0.4mg | 30% | |
| Niacin 18.1mg | 110% | |
| Vitamin B6 1.3mg | 80% | |
| Folate 109.9mcg | 27% | |
| Vitamin B12 0.2mcg | 8% | |
| Biotin 1.9mcg | 6% | |
| Chloride 17.8mg | 0% | |
| Pantothenate 2.5mg | 40% | |
| Phosphorus 329.7mg | 25% | |
| Iodine 3.5mcg | 2% | |
| Magnesium 70.8mg | 15% | |
| Zinc 1.4mg | 10% | |
| Selenium 28.6mcg | 50% | |
| Copper 0.2mg | 20% | |
| Manganese 0.4mg | 15% | |
| Chromium 1.1mcg | 2% | |
| Molybdenum 6mcg | 15% | |
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
Orange Juice, Chicken Breast, Water Chestnuts, Broccoli, Onion, Red Bell Pepper, Olive Oil, Cornstarch, Salt, Curry Powder (spices, Turmeric, Garlic, Silicon Dioxide), Orange Peel, Cumin, Ginger.
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