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5 from 11 votes

Orange Chicken and Asparagus Recipe

For a healthier alternative to a favorite Chinese dish, try this Orange Chicken and Asparagus. Serve over rice or noodles, or enjoy on its own!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 4 oz chicken sliced into strips
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups asparagus chopped
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1 juice and zest of orange
  • rice (optional)

Instructions

  • Heat sesame oil in a large skillet. Sauté sliced chicken, garlic and red pepper flakes for about 7 minutes. Add chopped asparagus and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame seeds, and juice and zest of 1 orange. Add to skillet and cook for 1 minute. Serve plain or over rice of your choice.

Nutrition

Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 429mg | Potassium: 755mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2335IU | Vitamin C: 17.7mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 7mg