This homemade orange chicken recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, and is a crazy delicious! (And healthier than the restaurant version!)

Total Time: 20 Mins

Prep Time: 10 Mins

Cook Time: 10 Mins

Ingredients:

ORANGE CHICKEN INGREDIENTS:

• 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• salt and pepper
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• orange chicken sauce (ingredients below)
• toppings: thinly-sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, orange zest

ORANGE CHICKEN SAUCE INGREDIENTS:

• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 Tbs of  honey
• 1/4 cup  low sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp. white pepper
• zest of one orange
• pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

Directions:

• TO MAKE THE ORANGE CHICKEN:

Season chicken generously with salt and pepper.

Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and saute for about 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and nearly cooked through.

Pour in the orange chicken sauce, and stir to combine. Let the sauce come to a boil, then boil for an additional minute or two until thickened. Remove from heat and serve immediately over quinoa or rice. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds and additional orange zest.

• TO MAKE THE ORANGE CHICKEN SAUCE:

Whisk all ingredients together until combined.