Part of being healthy is paying attention to what we put in our mouths. I have started looking at the things that I like best to see if they are something that I should be eating at all. Who doesn't LOVE orange chicken from Panda Express? After finding out the nutritional value of this I haven't been able to take myself back there...
Calories420
Calories from Fat180
Total Fat21g
Saturated Fat4g
Total Cholesterol95mg
Sodium620mg
Total Carbohydrates43g
Dietary Fiber0g
Sugars18g
Protein15g
I'm not ready to give up the great orange chicken taste, so let's try it a little different. I just found this recipe for a healthier take on orange chicken with waaaaaay less calories, carbs and fat! Try this one instead!
I'm not ready to give up the great orange chicken taste, so let's try it a little different. I just found this recipe for a healthier take on orange chicken with waaaaaay less calories, carbs and fat! Try this one instead!
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 1 Tbsp. orange juice
- 1 Tbsp. ground cumin
- 1 Tbsp. garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper
Preheat oven to broil. Mix honey, orange juice, cumin, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Dip chicken breasts in cumin mixture. Broil chicken for 4 minutes. Turn chicken over and brush on more of the cumin mixture. Broil until done, approximately 4 more minutes. Remove from heat and serve.
Makes 4 servings.
Makes 4 servings.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 8–10 minutes
Cooking Time: 8–10 minutes
Nutritional Information: (per serving)
Calories: 120
Protein: 17 g
Fiber: 0 g
Carbs: 10 g
Fat Total: 1 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
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