Orange Chicken

September 3, 2020 Comments Off on Orange Chicken
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Orange Chicken

This is a mostly hands-off recipe that is a bit sweet, savory, full of umami, and brightened by citrus.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: asian, Chicken, dairy-free, dinner, easy, lunch, main, nightshade-free, nut-free, orange
Servings: 3
Calories: 580kcal
Author: Jenny Ross

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 425ĀŗF 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 425ĀŗF 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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September 10, 2020

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