Orange-Honey Curry Chicken
Chicken breasts are coated in a bright orange and lemon marinade sweetened with honey, with curry powder and paprika adding gentle warmth and color. Olive oil, salt, and black pepper round out the citrusy, lightly spiced flavor, making this an inviting choice for a simple weeknight meal or warm-weather gathering.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Orange-Honey Curry Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 24 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 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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- 55
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
To marinate, combine the orange juice, lemon juice, oil, honey, salt, pepper, curry powder, and paprika in a nonporous glass dish or bowl. Mix well, then add the chicken breasts and toss to coat. Cover the dish and refrigerate overnight.
- 2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 3
Remove the chicken from the marinade, discard any remaining marinade, and place the chicken in a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 4
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.
- Calories 499.95 kcal High 25%
- Protein 53.4 g Good Source 107%
- Carbohydrate 40.39 g 15%
- Total Fat 15.87 g High 20%
- Saturated Fat 1.84 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 140.75 mg High 47%
- Sodium 132.95 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 0.89 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 36.4 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 12.4 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.8 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 125.59 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 1.4 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 23.09 mg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
About This Recipe
Orange Honey Curry Chicken is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Curry Powder, and Honey. Each serving provides about 499.95 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Orange-Honey Curry Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Curry Powder, Honey, Lemon Juice. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Orange-Honey Curry Chicken?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 499.95 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Orange-Honey Curry Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Orange-Honey Curry Chicken healthy?
- Orange-Honey Curry Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 499.95 calories and 53.4 g of protein, or 107% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 132.95 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.84 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, 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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