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One Skillet Healthy Orange Chicken & Rice

By Erika in Dinner

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I enjoy eating out at restaurants, but I don’t like the expense or not knowing what’s in my food. Since I’ve started eating healthier, I pay close attention to whether my meat has antibiotics or hormones. It’s not always avoidable (sometimes you’re not given an option and especially where we live, we don’t have Chipotle with non GMO foods), but I try to choose healthier options whenever possible. 

One great way to eat healthier but still enjoy favorite restaurant-style dishes is to recreate them ourselves so we know exactly what we’re eating. The bonus part is it’s more affordable too!

One Skillet Healthy Orange Chicken and Rice

One Skillet Healthy Orange Chicken and Rice is one of those delicious meals. 

One Skillet Healthy Orange Chicken and Rice

Instead of the usual heavy, loaded with calories and sugar, Orange Chicken from the Chinese food restaurant, you can make this healthier version right at home. 

One Skillet Healthy Orange Chicken and Rice is sweetened with a little honey and agave (you can use all honey if you want) instead of pure sugar and it tastes amazing. 

One Skillet Healthy Orange Chicken and Rice

The other great thing about this tasty meal is that it’s one skillet (less cleanup!) and only takes about 20 minutes to make. You can have a tasty healthier version at home in about the same amount of time it would take you to order from a restaurant! 

One Skillet Healthy Orange Chicken and Rice

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ONE SKILLET HEALTHY ORANGE CHICKEN AND RICE

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A quick-and-easy homemade version of Orange Chicken and Rice that’s sure to become a favorite meal

  • Total Time: 20

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups brown rice, prepared according to box directions
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half (about 2 pounds), and lightly pounded so the breasts are even thickness.
  • 1 TBS sesame oil
  • salt
  • pepper
  • ¾ cup orange juice
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup agave (or omit and use ½ cup honey total)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and minced
  • ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 3 TBS cornstarch
  • 3 green onions, diced
  • 1 TBS sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Sprinkle salt and pepper generously over chicken breasts, on both sides. Add chicken to skillet, and cook on medium high for 4 minutes. Flip chicken over and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until almost cooked through.
  2. In a medium bowl combine orange juice through cornstarch; whisk well to combine. Pour into skillet, and bring to a boil over medium/high heat. Sauce will begin to thicken, turn heat down to low; allow to simmer 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Remove chicken breasts from skillet and slice into pieces. Place ½ – ¾ cup of brown rice into bowl, top with chicken breast slices. Spoon sauce over the top; garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4

 One Skillet Healthy Orange Chicken and Rice

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    Filed Under: Dinner, Recipes Tagged With: chicken recipesPublished on April 30, 2015

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    Comments

    1. Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says

      May 2, 2015 at 8:08 pm

      My family would LOVE this meal. I am going to have to try it 🙂

      Reply
    2. Jenn @TheRebelChick says

      May 2, 2015 at 8:08 pm

      Erika, this looks amazing! Thank you for sharing your recipe, I just pinned it to try this weekend!

      Reply
    3. Laura (Lauras Little House Tips) says

      May 2, 2015 at 8:09 pm

      This is seriously amazing. I bookmarked it. I cannot wait to make it. I recently had orange chicken for the first time and thought my mouth was in heaven 🙂

      Reply
    4. Dawn says

      May 2, 2015 at 8:09 pm

      Thanks so much for sharing this! It’s healthy, delicious, and I’m always sold when I see “one skillet”!

      Reply
    5. Meagan says

      May 2, 2015 at 8:10 pm

      I love skillet meals! This seriously looks fantastic! Going to try this!

      Reply
    6. Kelly Hutchinson says

      May 2, 2015 at 8:10 pm

      Orange Chicken is one of my favorite meals from the Chinese restaurant. I hate the price, so I love your recipe!

      Reply
    7. Dee Mauser says

      May 2, 2015 at 8:11 pm

      I love when I can make meals in just one pan. Then there is less clean up. That recipe looks very yummy!

      Reply
    8. Tess says

      May 2, 2015 at 8:11 pm

      Our family would love this. I love to make our dinner healthy.

      Reply
    9. Shauna says

      May 2, 2015 at 8:11 pm

      Oh this sounds delicious. I am pinning for later. Thanks for sharing…

      Reply
    10. Amanda says

      May 2, 2015 at 8:13 pm

      This looks even better than what you would get at a restaurant! I showed it to my husband too, we can’t wait to try it

      Reply
    11. Lena Burkut says

      May 2, 2015 at 8:13 pm

      Oh, this is a perfect dinner – it has everything I would expect from a perfect dinner. I.Want.It.

      Reply
    12. Tammi @ My Organized Chaos says

      May 2, 2015 at 8:13 pm

      This looks amazing! I’d love to try this and soon, one skillet is a great thing. Less time cooking and cleaning!

      Reply
    13. Tammileetips says

      May 2, 2015 at 8:14 pm

      This looks delicious!! I love to find new ways to make healthy food for my husband!

      Reply
    14. Emily says

      May 2, 2015 at 8:14 pm

      My 5 yo would LOVE this. I think I have to add it to try. I’ve never had orange chicken before – but this looks so healthy and fresh! Plus one pan is my kinda clean up!

      Reply
    15. Sharon says

      May 2, 2015 at 8:15 pm

      This looks delicious. I’m excited to try it.

      Reply
    16. Emily @ Baby Dickey says

      May 2, 2015 at 8:15 pm

      Pinned it! This looks delicious. I know my husband would LOVE it, too. I might even try it with quinoa instead of rice.. hmm..

      Reply
    17. Kim Henrichs says

      May 3, 2015 at 9:39 pm

      This looks so yummy!! Definitely saving to make.

      Reply
    18. Theresa says

      May 5, 2016 at 4:36 pm

      The recipe directions do not mention the use of all the ingredients. No where does it mention what to do with the honey / garlic / vinegar / soy sauce or red pepper flakes.

      Reply
      • Theresa says

        May 5, 2016 at 4:42 pm

        sorry. i see now, brain freeze LOL

        Reply
    19. Krystle says

      February 4, 2022 at 10:10 pm

      This was delicious (better than takeout!) but the sauce was a little too thick. What’s the best way to thin it out a bit?

      Reply
      • Erika says

        February 11, 2022 at 1:48 pm

        You can add a little more cornstarch. I’d try 1/2 tbsp more and go from there. I’m glad you enjoyed this!

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    20. Amber says

      May 11, 2022 at 10:02 pm

      I’m pretty sure it will turn out good but the instructions for the recipe do not give instructions on what to do with soy sauce honey ginger garlic and vinegar. It says to add a scoop cornstarch to orange juice cook and remove the chicken breast it never says what to do with the rest of the ingredients do you add it to the orange juice mixture do you believe in the top of the chicken when it’s done??????

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      • Erika says

        August 15, 2022 at 5:10 pm

        Yes, you spoon the sauce over the chicken. Hope you enjoy it!

        Reply

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