Easy Orange Chicken
This Orange Chicken delivers 35g protein and 281 calories per serving, hitting the sweet spot for lean dinner prep. Six servings come together on the stovetop in under 30 minutes, letting you batch-cook without the takeout calories. Perfect for cyclists and runners tracking macros who need quick turnarounds between training sessions.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(907g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •1 teaspoon kosher salt
- •Vegetable oil(30g)
- •Cornstarch(23g)
- •Orange Zest(10g)
- •Orange Juice, Fresh(80g)
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(45g)
- •Chili garlic sauce(3g)
- •Brown sugar(30g)
- •Garlic
- •Vinegar, Rice, Seasoned(15g)
- •Rice, White, Long-Grain
- •Sesame seeds
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 375°F with a rack in the center position. Line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper or grease it with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2In a large bowl, toss the chicken with the salt and vegetable oil.
- 3Arrange the chicken on the prepared sheet pan, transfer to the oven and bake until cooked through, about 20 minutes.
- 4Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and ¼ cup water to form a slurry. In a small saucepan, combine the orange zest, orange juice, soy sauce, chili-garlic paste, sugar, garlic, and rice wine vinegar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir the slurry into the sauce, then reduce the heat to low. Cook until the sauce has thickened, 3-5 minutes.
- 5Remove the sheet pan from the oven. Pour the orange sauce over the chicken and toss until fully coated.
- 6Serve the chicken over rice and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions if using.
Nutrition — Per Serving
281
calories
35g
protein
9g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 13g
- Saturated fat
- 1.6g
- Sodium
- 353 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.4g
6 servings per batch · ~191g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Easy Orange Chicken have per serving?
Each serving contains 35g of protein and 281 calories, with 9g fat and 13g carbs. This is an exceptional protein-to-calorie ratio that makes hitting daily protein targets while staying lean straightforward.
How long does Easy Orange Chicken take to prep?
This recipe has quick prep time and makes 6 servings on the stovetop, giving you maximum batch-prep efficiency. You can prepare a full week of dinners in one cooking session.
Is Easy Orange Chicken good for muscle gain?
At 35g protein per serving with 281 calories and 13g carbs, this leans toward muscle gain phases where you need high protein density without excess calories. The carbohydrates support training recovery while keeping gains lean.
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