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Sticky Orange Chicken

Sticky Orange Chicken That's a Healthy Weekend Winner!

A healthier version of takeout, this Sticky Orange Chicken melds sweet oranges with a savory garlic base for a guilt-free delight.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken Breasts or thighs
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Almond Meal Gluten-free
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt
For the Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Coconut Oil For sautéing
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger Grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/2 cup Orange Juice Fresh juice preferred
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Tamari/Soy Sauce Use coconut aminos for soy-free
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 1 tbsp Tapioca Starch Can swap with cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp Hot Water To dissolve tapioca starch

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • Baking Pan
  • pan
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400ºF (200ºC).
  2. Whisk one egg in a medium bowl until well beaten. In another bowl, combine almond meal, garlic powder, chili powder, and sea salt.
  3. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Dip each piece in the whisked egg, then roll in the almond meal mixture.
  4. Bake the chicken pieces on a lined baking pan for 20 minutes.
  5. Heat coconut oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add grated ginger and minced garlic, sauté until fragrant.
  6. Add fresh orange juice, rice vinegar, tamari, and sesame oil to the pan, stir and bring to a gentle boil.
  7. Mix tapioca starch with hot water to create a slurry, then gradually add it to the sauce, stirring until thickened.
  8. Once baked, add the chicken to the thickened sauce and stir gently to coat.
  9. Serve with jasmine rice or steamed vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh orange juice for best flavor and monitor sauce consistency to achieve the right thickness. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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