Weight Watcher’s Orange Chicken recipe is versatile and new. This dish is originated from Chinese dishes. Its sweet, tangy, and spicy taste increases the dish’s level. It’s a light and healthy meal. It’s the best option for those people who don’t want to compromise on their weight journey but also fulfill their cravings. This meal is perfect for dinner and also fulfills your cravings. You don’t need to worry about losing weight because this Weight Watchers meal is well-balanced. Try this recipe at home and enjoy it with your loved ones.
Ingredients
To make a healthy and tempting Weight Watchers orange recipe, we need ingredients
- Chicken marination
- Chicken breast 1 1/2 pounds
- Garlic cloves 2, crushed
- Soy Sauce 2tbsp
- Pepper 1/4tbsp according to taste
- Paprika powder 1tbsp
- Egg 1
Orange Chicken Sauce
- Fresh lemon juice 1 cup
- Cornstarch 1tbsp
- Rice vinegar 1 tbsp.
- You can also use lemon juice.
- White pepper according to taste
- Brown sugar 2 tbsp. Use honey to add sweetener
Baking
- Oil spray
- All-purpose flour 4tbsp
Instructions
To make Weight Watchers a tangy and sweet orange chicken recipe, we will follow some steps.
Marinating the Chicken
- First, we take chicken and wash it well.
- Cut chicken breast into cubes and add into a mixing bowl.
- In this same mixing bowl, add egg and beat it.
- After that, add chopped garlic, soya sauce, paprika powder, and pepper.
- Mix all ingredients with chicken.
- Marinate chicken for at least 30-60 minutes in the fridge. So that all flavors mix with chicken.
Bake marinated chicken
- Before baking, set the oven temperature to 200 degrees.
- Meanwhile, we will take a baking tray grease it with cooking spray, and sprinkle a thin layer of all-purpose flour on the baking tray.
- Now take out the marinated chicken in the fridge and place them on the baking tray.
- Bake the marinated chicken for 20-25 minutes.
- Or until the color changes.
- During baking, we will change the sides of the chicken, so it won’t get burnt, and cook it on both sides.
Preparation of Orange Sauce
- Meanwhile, the chicken is in the oven. we will prepare the orange sauce.
- For tangy and sweet orange sauce, take a medium-sized saucepan.
- Add fresh orange juice, honey, rice vinegar or lime juice, and cornstarch in a saucepan.
- Stove on and bring it to boil over medium flame.
- We will constantly stir all the ingredients until it thickens.
Toss baked chicken with orange sauce
- Chicken is baked, we will add chicken into a pan.
- Add orange sauce over the baked chicken.
- Combine the baked chicken and orange sauce until the chicken is coated well with orange juice.
- For 2-3 minutes, cook it so all flavors merge.
- Orange chicken is ready to serve.
Tips
To make the flavorful chicken, marinate it for at least an hour.
For baking, use a baking sheet and grease it with oil. So that chicken won’t stick to the baking tray.
You may add lemon juice and grated orange zest to give some citrus flavor.
Notes
Use honey instead of brown sugar and white sugar. Honey is a healthier option and presents natural sweetness.
Storage Information
We can store orange chicken in the refrigerator for 1 month. You can also store in the fridge for 3-4 days.
FAQs
What do we serve with this orange chicken?
We can serve this delicious orange chicken with cauliflower rice, steamed vegetables, and brown rice.
What other alternatives to add sweetness to this orange chicken sauce recipe?
For sweetness, you can add honey, white sugar, and brown sugar depending on your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving 4
Total calories 251kcal
Fat 5.4g
Protein 29g
Fiber 1.4g
Sugar 5.8g
Carbohydrates 19g
Weight Watchers total points only 3 WW point