Popular Healthy Recipe – Orange chicken

Healthy eating is an important part of staying physically and mentally fit. Of course, this can have its challenges such as finding meals, prep, time for healthy options outside the home, and using the money for nicer things. Fortunately, we can consider the benefits of cooking at home which also saves your money and make an overall healthy eating lifestyle, more enjoyable. Let’s see how.

Healthy Recipe – Orange chicken

If you want to develop your skills in the kitchen there are many cooking recipe articles and tutorials that show you different techniques and ingredients that you can incorporate into your healthy diet. These recipes can be great ideas for dinner, breakfast, lunch, snacks, smoothies, etc. It will help you create a healthy and affordable lifestyle.

Ingredients

Check out the list of ingredients required for the recipe;

For the sauce:

  • ½ tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • ½ tbsp. water
  • ½ cup (120ml) fresh orange juice
  • 1 tbsp. honey
  • 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp. tamari
  • ¼ tsp. ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp. ground turmeric
  • ¼ tsp. dried red pepper flakes
  • ¼ tsp. garlic powder
  • ⅛ tsp. salt
  • ⅛ tsp. ground black pepper

For the chicken:

  • ½ tbsp. sesame oil
  • ½ lb. (225g) ground lean chicken
  • salt & pepper
  • 2 cups (350g) cooked white rice
  • 2 tsp. sesame seeds

Method

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together ½ tablespoon of flour and ½ tablespoon of water. Set aside.
  2. Place a pot over a medium heat, add the orange juice, honey, apple cider vinegar, tamari, salt and all the dried spices. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then lower the heat and add the flour and water mixture. Whisk until the mixture begins to thicken. Once the mixture is thick, remove the pot from the heat.
  3. Heat the sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the ground chicken. Break up the chicken as it cooks with a spoon. Cook for about 4-5 minutes, season with salt and pepper and add the orange sauce to the chicken. Sauté everything together for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Serve the chicken over the white rice and sprinkle over the sesame seeds.

Preparation

  • Preparation Time – 10 Mins
  • Cook Time – 10 mins
  • Serves – 4

Nutritional Intake per serving

  • Calories – 307 Kcal
  • Carbs – 45 (g)
  • Fats – 7 (g)
  • Protein – 15 (g)
  • Fiber – 0 (g)

Food Type

  • Diet free
  • Meal Prep/Freezer Friendly

What are the benefits of homemade healthy recipes?

  • It saves time– When you’re in a hurry, eating a takeaway from your local supermarket or nearby restaurant may seem like a quick fix. In fact, it is sometimes much faster to cook something at home especially when planning ahead. There are many meals that can be prepared in less than 30 minutes.
  • Portion Control- Many restaurants and fast-food outlets serve larger portions than recommended. And the problem is that you can eat the food when it’s right in front of you. You can adjust the amount of food served at dinner when you eat to eliminate unnecessary temptations. Do you know these eating patterns can actually impact you daily? Know more.
  • Healthy Ingredients– Many commercial foods are high in fat, salt, and sugar. When we prepare our food, we know what the ingredients are and what each one does in our food.
  • Avoid food allergies and sensitivities– Preparing meals at home can be especially helpful if you or a family member has food allergies  (1). You can reduce the problem of allergies because you can control them in your own kitchen.
  • Bring the family together – Eating at home gives the whole family time to talk about their day. Involving your kids in food preparation is not only fun but wonderful. Also, a way to learn healthy eating habits.
  • Save Money – Eating a home-cooked meal is much cheaper than eating out at a restaurant or buying processed food from the market. You pay not only your bill but also the costs of running your business. Water, lights, and staff in the building – except for the food we eat. The same goes for ready-made and frozen foods at the grocery store.

“Eating healthy, clean and nutrient-rich food fills your body with energy, nutrients, and antioxidants. Imagine your cells smiling back at you saying thanks!!”