Orange Glazed Chicken [Bulkbites.com]

• Servings: 1
• Time: 15 minutes

This popular orange chicken recipe is low in carbs but has lots of taste and nutritional value. Orange juice glazed chicken breast tastes amazing and can be prepared in just 15 minutes. Chicken contains nutrients in bulk; it is a rich source of protein, iron, calcium and foliates acid which help to maintain a great body. On the other hand we have orange juice which works as a flavoring agent for the recipe and providing vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium and antioxidants. In addition, the recipe is extremely low in fat and cholesterol.

Nutrition

• calories: 242
• protein: 32
• carbs: 10
• fat: 8
• saturated fat: 3.89
• polyunsaturated fat: 0.09
• monounsaturated fat: 0.26
• cholesterol: 0
• sodium: 1
• potassium: 14
• dietary fiber: 0.09
• sugars: 0.03
• vitamin a: 0
• vitamin c: 1
• calcium: 6
• iron: 0
• magnesium: 0
• complex carbs: 9.88
• other fats: 3.76

Ingredients

• 1 fillet Chicken breast, low fat
• 0.5 100 ml Orange, fruit, raw, juice
• 1 piece Orange Zest
• 0.1 ounce Cornstarch
• 1 clove Garlic, raw
• 1 tsp Vinegar, red wine
• 1 tsp Oil, coconut

Instructions

• Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan. Add chicken pieces, black pepper and salt. Stir and cook for 5 minutes until the chicken is seared. Drain the chicken pieces and keep warm.
• Meanwhile, combine vinegar, cornstarch, orange zest and orange juice in a bowl.
• Add garlic to the drippings in the pan and cook until fragrant. Add the orange juice mixture and cook until it thickens. This may takes 3-4 minutes.
• Add chicken pieces and glaze them in the sauce for about 5 minutes, stir occasionally.
• Remove from the heat. Garnish with an orange wedge and serve.