Low Calorie Spicy Orange Chicken Recipe Video
This low-cal version of the Chinese take-out favorite is tasty, easy, and a much healthier twist on the classic “Orange Chicken.”
Summary
Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In35 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings8
Main IngredientChicken Thigh, Poultry
Ingredients
| Chicken thighs | 2 Pound | |
| Orange juice | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Brown sugar | 1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs) | |
| Rice vinegar | 1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs) | |
| Fish sauce | 1⁄8 Cup (2 tbs) | |
| Soya sauce | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Grated ginger | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Green onions | 1 Bunch (100 gm) | |
| Jalapeno pepper | 1 | |
| Bell pepper | 1 | |
| Sugar snap peas/Snow peas | 4 Ounce | |
| Garlic cloves | 4 | |
| Chili flakes | 1 Teaspoon (Hot) | |
| Orange zest | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Cilantro | 1 Tablespoon (For Garnish) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 206 Calories from Fat 43
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5 g7.3%
Saturated Fat 1.2 g5.9%
Trans Fat 0.1 g
Cholesterol 94.1 mg31.4%
Sodium 498.5 mg20.8%
Total Carbohydrates 17 g5.6%
Dietary Fiber 2 g7.9%
Sugars 12.5 g
Protein 24 g48%
Vitamin A 20.8% Vitamin C 87.1%
Calcium 4.3% Iron 11.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
see clip
Editors Review
The deep-fried battered chicken, glazed with spicy sweet sauce that are available at the Chinese take-outs are just so delicious but are definitely not good for your waistline! Chef John’s healthy low-calorie, low-fat version the classic orange chicken comes pretty close and definitely satisfies the taste buds! This recipe is meant for all those who love orange chicken but are watching the calories!Comments
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allesandra says :
I had some friends coming over for lunch this afternoon and I made this. It turned out just great. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Posted on: 29 July 2007 - 1:54am
Ganesh Dutta says :
orange+ chicken+spicy.......What a combination!
Posted on: 29 June 2007 - 3:10pm
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