📋Orange Hoisin Chicken Recipe
Hoisin and orange flavors wed to create a mouth-watering, quick and easy, healthy chicken dish in 20 minutes! This Hoisin chicken is also Weight Watchers friendly.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 210kcal
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest (the zest from 1 orange)
- ½ cup orange juice Note: I use whatever I have on hand. I prefer to freshly squeeze the orange juice, as you only need 1-2 oranges, but I will use Five Alive tropical juice boxes if that's all I happen to have in the house!
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Garnish:
- orange wedges or slices optional
- carrot cut outs/chips optional, chive sprigs and long Italian radicchio
Instructions
- In nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium - high heat: cook chicken, turning once, for a 8-10 minutes (this will depend on the thickness of the chicken breast) or until golden on each side and no longer pink inside. Transfer to plate keep warm.
- Add garlic to skillet; cook for 1 minute. Combine orange zest and juice, hoisin sauce and hot pepper flakes. Add to skillet and bring to a boil; stirring for 3 minutes or until thickened slightly.
- Return chicken to skillet, turning to coat ; heat through
Notes
In Recipe Tips:
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- Use a Digital Meat Thermometer. To ensure the chicken is perfectly cooked, use a digital meat thermometer. The chicken is ready when it reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part.
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- Don’t Overcrowd the Skillet. If you're doubling the recipe, cook the chicken in batches. Overcrowding the skillet can cause the chicken to steam instead of sear, resulting in less caramelization and flavor.
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- Use Freshly Grated Orange Zest. Grate the orange zest directly over the mixing bowl for the sauce. This ensures that the oils from the zest go straight into the sauce, maximizing the citrus flavor.
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- Marinate for Extra Flavor (Optional). For even more flavor, marinate the chicken in a mix of hoisin sauce, orange juice, and a pinch of red pepper flakes for 30 minutes before cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 408mg | Potassium: 500mg | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 17.6mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.6mg
