Healthy Orange Chicken Recipe: A Juicy Twist with Turkey Bacon
A deliciously healthy take on classic orange chicken using turkey bacon for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds turkey bacon
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix orange juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch.
- Place the turkey bacon on a baking sheet and brush the orange mixture over it.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until crispy.
- Serve with steamed rice and vegetables.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes to the orange sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 40mg