Skinny Orange Chicken
This Skinny Orange Chicken packs 66g protein and 795 calories per serving—one of the highest-protein Asian options available. Cooks across 4 servings on the stovetop with quick prep time, making it ideal for evening meals after training. Engineered for anyone pushing past 150g daily protein while staying within calorie targets.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(907g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •salt and pepper
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Toppings: Thinly-Sliced Green Onions, Toasted Sesame Seeds, Orange Zest
- •Garlic(180g)
- •Orange Juice, Fresh(120g)
- •Honey(120g)
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(80g)
- •Vinegar, Rice(60g)
- •Cornstarch(45g)
- •Ginger, Fresh Root(3g)
- •1/2 tsp. white pepper
- •Orange Zest
- •Red pepper flakes
- •Quinoa, Dry(240g)
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(480g)
Instructions
- 1Season chicken generously with salt and pepper.
- 2Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and saute for about 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and nearly cooked through.
- 3Pour in the orange chicken sauce, and stir to combine. Let the sauce come to a boil, then boil for an additional minute or two until thickened. Remove from heat and serve immediately over quinoa or rice. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds and additional orange zest.
- 4Whisk all ingredients together until combined. If you would like the sauce to be even sweeter, add an extra 2-4 tablespoons of honey.
- 5You can see my step-by-step photo tutorial for how to cook quinoa here https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/how-to-cook-quinoa-recipe/.
Nutrition — Per Serving
795
calories
66g
protein
17g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 93g
- Saturated fat
- 2.8g
- Sodium
- 991 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 5.5g
4 servings per batch · ~566g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Skinny Orange Chicken have per serving?
Each serving delivers 66g of protein and 795 calories with 17g fat and 93g carbs. This is one of the highest-protein recipes in the PrepForge library, making it exceptional for hitting daily protein targets.
How long does Skinny Orange Chicken take to prep?
This is a quick prep stovetop recipe that batch-preps 4 servings in one cook, allowing you to portion out multiple dinners from a single session. The efficiency makes it ideal for bulk meal prep days when you're cooking multiple recipes.
Is Skinny Orange Chicken good for muscle gain?
At 66g protein and 795 calories per serving, this recipe is engineered for muscle gain with exceptional protein density and substantial carbohydrate content for workout fueling. The 93g carbs support high training volume and glycogen replenishment during bulking phases.
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