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caramelized orange chicken recipe
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Caramelized orange chicken

Sticky, sweet, tasty caramelized orange chicken that is so full of citrus flavor! Try it today!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Keyword: sticky orange chicken
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 94kcal
Author: Tatiana

Ingredients

  • 1/2 chicken breast (cut in small chunks)
  • 2 baby bella mushrooms (sliced)
  • 1/2 onion (diced)
  • 1 orange (cut in chunks)
  • 1 orange (juiced)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
  • olive oil for the pan

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add onions  to the skillet and stir, cook for about 3 minutes until very fragrant.
  • Add mushrooms and chicken and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring, until browned on all sides.
  • Switch heat to medium-low. Add orange juice, orange pieces, brown sugar and soy sauce. stir and cook for about10-15 minutes until sauce thickened.
  • Once done serve over rice and garnish with chopped green onions

Notes

Its important to use fresh orange and freshly squeezed orange juice for the best flavor

Nutrition

Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 286mg | Potassium: 253mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 147IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg