
Orange Chicken Marinade
Orange Chicken Marinade delivers 22g protein and 133 calories per serving, functioning as a versatile protein boost for multiple meal bases. Batch-preps 6 servings of marinade quickly on the stovetop, allowing you to prep protein in bulk and customize serving formats. Apply to chicken, tofu, or lean pork to maximize macro flexibility across your week.
Ingredients
- •Orange Juice, Fresh(120g)
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(30g)
- •Honey(15g)
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(567g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Orange
- •Yellow Onion
- •Bell Pepper
- •kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- •Cilantro, Fresh
Instructions
- 1Whisk together the fresh orange juice, low sodium soy sauce, and honey in a medium bowl until the honey dissolves completely.
- 2Place the chicken breast pieces in a ziptop bag, pour in the marinade, seal tightly while removing excess air, and massage to coat evenly. Set the bag in a shallow dish and marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate for up to overnight.
- 3Cut one orange into thin 1/4-inch rounds, then halve each round. Cut the onion and bell pepper into 3/4-inch chunks. Set the second orange aside.
- 4Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat (about 425°F) for 5 minutes. Thread the chicken, onion chunks, bell pepper chunks, and orange slice halves onto skewers in alternating order, folding each orange slice in half as you thread it.
- 5Lightly oil the hot grill grates, then place the skewers on the grill. Cook covered over medium-high heat for 6–8 minutes, turning once or twice, until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- 6Place the reserved orange halves cut-side down on the grill and cook over medium-high heat for 2–4 minutes without moving them, until the flesh is nicely charred.
- 7Remove the skewers to a plate and season with kosher salt and black pepper. Let the orange halves cool slightly, then squeeze the juice over the skewers.
- 8Divide the skewers evenly into 6 serving portions, top with fresh cilantro, and serve warm.
Nutrition — Per Serving
133
calories
22g
protein
3g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 4g
- Saturated fat
- 0.5g
- Sodium
- 223 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.1g
6 servings per batch · ~122g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Orange Chicken Marinade have per serving?
Each serving delivers 22g protein and 133 calories with 3g fat and 4g carbs. This is a concentrated protein sauce that works as a versatile topping to boost protein content of other meals.
How long does Orange Chicken Marinade take to prepare?
This is a quick prep stovetop recipe that yields 6 servings, making it efficient to batch for the week as a multi-purpose sauce you can apply to various proteins and vegetables.
Is Orange Chicken Marinade good for fat loss?
At 133 calories and 22g protein per serving, this marinade is an excellent low-calorie protein booster for fat loss phases. You can use it to add flavor and protein to chicken, tofu, or lean meats without significantly increasing daily calories.
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