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High-Protein Orange Chicken with Honey Sauce — 357 kcal, 44g Protein
Quick answer
One serving of Orange Chicken with Honey Sauce has 44 g of protein and 357 kcal — a protein-to-calorie ratio of 0.122 g/kcal, which is exceptionally high-protein. This recipe makes 4 servings total. It's also on the lighter, more filling side for its calorie count.
Adapted from slenderkitchen.com
Ingredients (1 serving)
- Chicken Coating
- chicken breast, boneless skinless170 g
- cornstarch4.0 g
- salt0.4 g
- ground black pepper0.1 g
- Orange Sauce
- fresh orange juice41 g
- low-sodium soy sauce12 g
- honey10 g
- rice vinegar3.8 g
- dried ground ginger0.2 g
- fresh garlic1.5 g
- fresh orange zest2.5 g
- Cook & Finish
- sesame oil3.5 g
- broccoli floret, fresh91 g
- sesame seeds2.2 g
Instructions
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Chicken Coating Preheat oven to 400F (200C). Tip: Preheating takes 8-10 min.
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Chicken Coating Cut chicken breast into 1-inch chunks.
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Chicken Coating Toss chicken with half the cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
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Chicken Coating Zest the orange then juice it to collect the orange juice.
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Chicken Coating Mince 2 garlic cloves.
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Chicken Coating Whisk orange juice, soy, honey, remaining cornstarch, vinegar, ginger, garlic, zest.
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Chicken Coating Heat sesame oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
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Chicken Coating Add chicken in a single layer; do not crowd the pan.
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Chicken Coating Cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
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Chicken Coating Turn off the stove heat once chicken is browned.
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Chicken Coating Pour orange sauce over chicken and stir to combine.
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Chicken Coating Transfer skillet to preheated oven. Tip: Use oven mitts; skillet handle will be very hot.
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Chicken Coating Bake uncovered for 10 minutes.
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Chicken Coating Carefully remove skillet from oven using mitts.
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Chicken Coating Stir broccoli florets into the chicken and sauce.
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Chicken Coating Return skillet to the oven.
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Chicken Coating Bake for another 5 minutes until broccoli is tender-crisp.
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Chicken Coating Remove from oven and let rest 1 minute.
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Chicken Coating Sprinkle sesame seeds over the chicken.
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Chicken Coating Serve hot over steamed rice or on its own.
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Frequently asked questions
How much protein is in Orange Chicken with Honey Sauce?+
One serving has 44 g of protein and 357 kcal, for a protein-to-calorie ratio of 0.122 g of protein per kcal. The full recipe (4 servings) has 174 g of protein total.
Is Orange Chicken with Honey Sauce a high-protein recipe?+
Yes — its protein-to-calorie ratio of 0.122 g/kcal is exceptionally high-protein. TunedCook's own app treats 0.06 g/kcal as the bar for "high protein," and this recipe clears that bar.
How many calories are in one serving of Orange Chicken with Honey Sauce?+
One serving is 357 kcal. The recipe makes 4 servings, for 1429 kcal in the full batch.
How filling is Orange Chicken with Honey Sauce?+
By TunedCook's Fullness Score (based on protein share, fiber, and energy density), this recipe reads as fairly filling relative to its calories.
Where does the Orange Chicken with Honey Sauce recipe come from?+
This recipe is adapted from slenderkitchen.com, with macros (protein/calories/carbs/fat) recalculated by TunedCook from the actual ingredient quantities.