Skinny Orange Chicken Recipe
🍊 A light and flavorful version of the classic orange chicken that’s perfect for a healthy meal option
🍽️ Quick and easy to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
Ingredients
Instructions
1-Preheat: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2-Prepare the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and baking powder. Add the butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the milk until the dough just comes together.
3-Roll and cut dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface. Roll it out to about 1/2 inch thickness. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out rounds and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4-Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
5-Cool and serve: Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Last Step:
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🍯 Adjust the sauce sweetness by adding extra honey to taste.
🍲 For extra flavor, cook the quinoa in chicken broth instead of water.
🍗 Ensure the chicken is cooked through but still tender and not overcooked.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Low-Calorie
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup orange chicken with 1/2 cup quinoa
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
