September 3, 2020
Orange Chicken
This is a mostly hands-off recipe that is a bit sweet, savory, full of umami, and brightened by citrus.
Servings: 3
Calories: 580kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup low sodium gluten-free soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 3 tablespoons monk fruit granulated, omit if using coconut aminos
- 1/4 teaspoon orange zest grated, or a couple drops of orange oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon white miso paste optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425ºF and grease a rimmed baking sheet with avocado oil.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper and place onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake at 425ºF for 40 minutes, or until cooked through and the skin is crisped.
- While the chicken is cooking, combine the soy sauce, monk fruit, orange zest, lemon juice, vinegar, and miso in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the monk fruit. Simmer to reduce to a few tablespoons and remove it from the heat. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve over roasted chicken.
Notes
Nutrition with 2 pounds boneless skinless thighs: Calories: 377 cal, Carbs: 3g, Fiber: 1g, Fat: 13g, Protein: 63g
Nutrition with 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless breasts: Calories: 276 cal, Carbs: 3g, Fiber: 1g, Fat: 6g, Protein: 50g
Nutrition Facts
Orange Chicken
Amount per Serving
Calories
580
% Daily Value*
Fat
43
g
66
%
Saturated Fat
12
g
75
%
Cholesterol
252
mg
84
%
Sodium
981
mg
43
%
Potassium
565
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
3
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
43
g
86
%
Vitamin A
200
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
24
mg
2
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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