Description
Delicious and easy-to-make orange chicken, perfect for a fresh and comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- Slices of orange and parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the orange juice, soy sauce, honey, and minced garlic. Stir well to combine.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour the mixture from the bowl over the chicken in the skillet and simmer for 10 minutes, covering with a lid.
- Check that the chicken is fully cooked; it should reach an internal temperature of 75°C (165°F).
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- To serve, place the chicken breasts on a plate, pour the sauce over them, and garnish with orange slices and parsley.
Notes
- Serve with rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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