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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

CuisineChineseCourseMain Dish

TasteSpicyMethodStir Frying

SpecialityPart of MenuMain IngredientChicken Thigh

Recipe Story

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Ingredients

8-10 chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)

1 cup orange juice

1/3 cup brown sugar

1/3 cup rice vinegar

1/8 cup fish sauce

1 tbl soy sauce

1 tbl grated ginger

1 bunch green onions

1 jalapeno pepper

1 bell pepper

4 oz sugar snap peas, or snow peas (a handful)

4 cloves garlic

1 tsp hot chili flakes

2 tbl orange zest

cilantro to garnish

*I served on some brown rice, which was a very nice combo with the orange flavors, since the brown rice has that slight nuttiness to it.

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!