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Spicy Orange Chicken
Photo: Lily Banse

Spicy Orange Chicken

15 ingredients 20 min + 25 min 6 servings openrecipes
Spicy Orange Chicken

Discover a healthier version of spicy orange chicken.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

382
Calories
36g
Protein
5g
Fat
48g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Orange 1 medium (131g) 62
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) 9
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Jalapeno Pepper 1 pepper (14g) 4
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, grated
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
  • 1 bunch green onions, sliced, white parts and tops separated
  • 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, sliced into rings
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup sugar snap peas
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons grated orange zest
  • 1 bunch cilantro leaves, for garnish

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