Sticky Orange Chicken with Nectarines
Sticky Orange Chicken with Nectarines pairs lightly floured chicken strips with a glossy, citrus-forward sauce that balances sweet honey and brown sugar with soy, ginger, and a touch of heat. Juicy nectarine slices add fresh, tart-sweet contrast to the savory glaze, making it a bright, summery dinner perfect for weeknights or casual entertaining.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sticky Orange Chicken with Nectarines, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 28 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
In a small bowl, mix together orange juice, soy sauce, honey, hot sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic; set the sauce aside. On a large plate, lightly season the flour with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper; set aside.
- 2
Slice the chicken breasts into 1/2-inch strips. Dredge the strips in the seasoned flour; season with salt and black pepper.
- 3
Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken strips; brown on both sides for 1 to 2 minutes per side. Pour in the orange sauce. Lower the heat; simmer, uncovered, until the sauce thickens and the chicken is no longer pink in the centers, 8 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 4
Garnish the orange chicken with nectarine slices.
- Calories 411.72 kcal High 21%
- Protein 55.33 g Good Source 111%
- Carbohydrate 33.37 g 12%
- Total Fat 6.64 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 0.54 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 141.47 mg High 47%
- Sodium 1216.9 mg High 53%
- Dietary Fiber 1.42 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 24.31 g --
- Added Sugars 0.54 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 8.91 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 2.07 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 80.52 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 63.82 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 21.73 mg Good Source 24%
- 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
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Sticky Orange Chicken with Nectarines is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Brown Sugar, Chicken Breast, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 411.72 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sticky Orange Chicken with Nectarines made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Brown Sugar, Chicken Breast, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Ginger. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sticky Orange Chicken with Nectarines?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 411.72 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sticky Orange Chicken with Nectarines easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Sticky Orange Chicken with Nectarines healthy?
- Sticky Orange Chicken with Nectarines has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 411.72 calories and 55.33 g of protein, or 111% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1216.9 mg (53% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Soy, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, 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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