Dive into a delightful blend of Asian flavors with this Weight Watchers Orange Chicken recipe, a healthy take on a beloved Chinese classic.
This dish is not just quick and easy to prepare, making it perfect for a busy weeknight dinner, but it also promises a tasty and nutritious alternative to your typical takeout.
Enjoy tender chicken pieces drenched in a zesty orange sauce that brings a bright pop of flavor to your dinner table.
Weight Watchers Points
1 Point (2022/2024 Plan)
MyWW Points: 1 Blue Plan and 5 Green Plan
1 WW Freestyle Point and 6 Smart Points
Why You’ll Love This Weight Watchers Orange Chicken
Quick and Healthy
Ready in just 35 minutes, this Weight Watchers Orange Chicken is perfect for a busy weekday. It’s low in calories, making it a guilt-free alternative to traditional take-out.
Flavorful
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of fresh orange juice, ginger, and soy sauce that blend beautifully to create a delightful sauce that coats tender chicken and broccoli.
Weight Watchers Friendly
With only 1 WW Freestyle Point per serving, it’s an excellent choice for anyone following the Weight Watchers plan and looking for a satisfying meal without the guilt.
Tips and Tricks
Cooking the Chicken
For the best texture, make sure your pan is hot before adding the chicken pieces. This will help them sear quickly and stay juicy.
Sauce Consistency
If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can mix a teaspoon of cornstarch with a tablespoon of water and add it to the sauce before combining with the chicken. Let it simmer for a few minutes to thicken.
Serving Suggestions
This dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice or quinoa to soak up the delicious sauce. For a low-carb option, serve it over cauliflower rice.
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Weight Watchers Orange Chicken
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 tsp canola oil
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast cut into strips
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger minced and peeled
- ¼ cup water
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 3 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 1 tsp water
- 1 orange peeled and sectioned
Instructions
- In a skillet, add oil and heat. Add in chicken. Cook for 3 mins.
- Add in ginger and cook until the chicken is done, approx 2 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add water and broccoli to the same skillet. Scrape the bottom of the skillet to incorporate the leftover chicken scraps. Cover and cook approx 3 to 4 minutes or until the broccoli is tender and crisp.
- Add the chicken back into the skillet. Stir in the orange juice, soy sauce, and the chicken broth. Mix in the cornstarch. Stir often until it comes to a boil and the sauce thickens a bit. Add orange pieces and heat through. Serve.
Notes
Nutrition
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