Epicurious Chinese Orange Chicken Recipe

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Net Carbs are 6% of calories per serving, at 44g per serving. The amount is risky for the keto diet, but still keto-friendly. Your eating options afterward may be limited, so take anticipated meal consumptions into consideration.

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Keto & Health Insights for Epicurious Chinese Orange Chicken Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 6% of calories per serving, at 44g per serving. This food is risky for the keto diet (it's above the standard keto diet guidelines) but it's still keto-friendly. Consuming this item may limit your ability to eat more foods that contain carbs. Take into consideration whether you intend to consume additional meals or what you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Epicurious Chinese Orange Chicken Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 320 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 732
Total Fat: 50g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g
Monounsaturated Fat: 30g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 107mg
Sodium: 312mg
Total Carbohydrates: 46g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 13g
Protein: 25g
Calcium: 46mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 481mg Vitamin A: 22mcg
Vitamin C: 52mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, patted dry and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • About 2 cups canola oil for frying
  • 2 oranges
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger (from 1-inch piece)
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (not seasoned) or cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • Thinly sliced scallion greens, for garnish
  • Thinly sliced fresh red chile, for garnish (optional)
  • Cooked rice for serving
  • Equipment: 10-inch cast-iron skillet or other high-sided skillet (at least 2 inches deep), deep-fry thermometer, Microplane (for optional garnish)

Instructions

Visit Epicurious's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)