Orange-Glazed Chicken Breasts
Tender chicken breasts are sautéed and coated in a sweet orange sauce, balanced with honey and gently warmed by ground ginger. Thickened with cornstarch, this bright, lightly spiced dish makes an inviting choice for a wholesome weeknight dinner or a simple family meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Orange-Glazed Chicken Breasts, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 30 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 65
- Heart Health
- 41
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
In a skillet, brown chicken breasts in oil over medium heat. Cook until the juices run clear.
- 2
Add orange juice to the pan. When the juice begins to bubble around the edges of the pan, add cornstarch dissolved in hot water. Mix ginger and honey together in a cup, then add the mixture to the orange juice. Cook until the sauce is thick and slightly browned. Serve.
- 3
Add the orange juice to the pan.
- 4
When the juice just starts to bubble around the edges of the pan, add the corn starch dissolved in hot water.
- 5
Stir the ginger and honey together in a cup, then add to the orange juice.
- 6
Cook until the sauce is thick and lightly browned.
- 7
Serve.
- Calories 417.24 kcal High 21%
- Protein 53.99 g Good Source 108%
- Carbohydrate 36.55 g 13%
- Total Fat 6.45 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 0.48 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 140.74 mg High 47%
- Sodium 113.87 mg Low Source 5%
- Dietary Fiber 0.7 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 27.34 g --
- Added Sugars 1.22 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 12.43 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.66 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 289.32 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 76.89 mg Good Source 85%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Orange Glazed Chicken Breasts is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Cornstarch, Fresh Ginger, and Ground Ginger. Each serving provides about 417.24 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Orange-Glazed Chicken Breasts made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Cornstarch, Fresh Ginger, Ground Ginger, Honey. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Orange-Glazed Chicken Breasts?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 417.24 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Orange-Glazed Chicken Breasts easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Orange-Glazed Chicken Breasts healthy?
- Orange-Glazed Chicken Breasts has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 417.24 calories and 53.99 g of protein, or 108% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. It contains Citrus and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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