Citrus-Glazed Orange Chicken
Citrus-Glazed Orange Chicken pairs crisp bites of chicken with a glossy orange sauce that’s bright, sweet, and tangy. Notes of soy, ginger, and garlic add depth, while a hint of red pepper gives gentle warmth. Serve this crowd-pleasing dish for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual weekend meal when you’re craving takeout flavors at home.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Citrus-Glazed Orange Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 39 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 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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- 35
- Heart Health
- 32
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
Combine water, rice vinegar, lemon juice, soy sauce, and orange juice for the sauce in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in brown sugar, green onion, orange zest, ginger, garlic, and pepper flakes; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and let cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
- 3
Place the chicken in a resealable plastic bag. Pour in 1 cup of the cooled sauce. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Reserve the remaining sauce.
- 4
Mix flour, salt, and pepper in another resealable plastic bag.
- 5
Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it into the bag with the seasoned flour. Seal the bag and shake to coat.
- 6
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken in the hot skillet until browned on both sides.
- 7
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and cover with aluminum foil. Wipe out the skillet.
- 8
Pour the reserved sauce into the skillet and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Mix the cornstarch and water until completely smooth. Stir this into the boiling sauce.
- 9
Reduce the heat to medium-low, add the chicken, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- 10
Serve over rice and enjoy!
- Calories 627.26 kcal High 31%
- Protein 32.2 g Good Source 64%
- Carbohydrate 100.72 g 37%
- Total Fat 11.84 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 1.52 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 70.52 mg High 24%
- Sodium 608.97 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 4.02 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 52.34 g --
- Added Sugars 3.73 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 8.55 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 2.61 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 111.62 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 4.45 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 5.69 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Citrus Glazed Orange Chicken is made with 17 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 627.26 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Citrus-Glazed Orange Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Chicken Breast, Cornstarch. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Citrus-Glazed Orange Chicken?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 627.26 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Citrus-Glazed Orange Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Citrus-Glazed Orange Chicken healthy?
- Citrus-Glazed Orange Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 627.26 calories and 32.2 g of protein, or 64% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 608.97 mg (26% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.52 g (8% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.73 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Garlic and Onions, 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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