Yes, there is a way to make Sugar Free Low Carb Orange Chicken.
I like that this sugar free orange chicken actually tastes good as well.
Sugar Free Low Carb Orange Chicken
This recipe is for those of us who like orange chicken but, do not like all of the sugar that comes with it.
This ‘skinny-version’ method of making orange chicken is also a bit more friendly to the average diet as well.
I was shocked when I read the nutritional information on the average orange chicken recipe.
For example, that famous fast food place at the mall (at least at my mall) with the orange chicken says that their orange chicken has about 51 grams of carbs and 19 grams of sugar per serving. That same 5.7 ounce serving has about 490 calories in it too.
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Luckily there are ways to skinny-up orange chicken.
I must at this time reassure you that I agree, regular orange chicken sure is yummy to eat. However, I kind of like the thought of a lower carb version myself.
Orange chicken is normally made with the darker meat from a chicken.
My recipe features chicken breast, or the light meat. Light meat is usually preferred in a skinny version of about anything.
I am also substituting a few of the other ingredients in my orange chicken.
This recipe is made without adding sugar to it. It is also not a fried recipe like most orange chicken recipes are.
The biggest difference, in my opinion, between my recipe and the standard orange chicken recipe is in the orange itself.
Orange chicken gets its ‘orange’ from orange itself. I personally do not have anything against oranges however, I am using a substitute for orange in my recipe.
For this recipe, I will be using Sugar Free Orange Marmalade.
Sugar Free Orange Marmalade .
About the product
Sweetened with Splenda.
This product already contains orange peel and some sugar free sweetener.
We will also be using chicken broth.
Followers of a low sodium diet are welcome to use a lower sodium chicken broth in this recipe.
Lastly, we will use a flour alternative to make this lower in carbohydrates.
You are welcome to use regular all purpose flour however.
Make this recipe gluten free by using gluten free flour instead of regular flour. Or, you can make this recipe low carb by using low carb Carbalose flour.
As a bit of a disclaimer, I will say that this recipe will not taste exactly like the restaurant orange chicken.
Obviously when you are substituting some of the ingredients that make something tasty with healthier alternatives, you may sacrifice what makes something to tasty to you. However, I must say that for an orange chicken that is lower in carbs and sugar, this tastes pretty good.
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Sugar Free Low Carb Orange Chicken
The recipe for Sugar Free Low Carb Orange Chicken
As mentioned, we will be using Sugar Free Orange Marmalade.
Also, make this recipe gluten free by using gluten free flour instead of regular flour. Or, you can make this recipe low carb by using low carb Carbalose flour.
What you will need to make this Sugar Free Low Carb Orange Chicken
We will also be using chicken broth. Followers of a low sodium diet are welcome to use lower sodium chicken broth in this recipe.
- Chicken Breast- six skinless and boneless breast halves. Cut these into 1- 1 1/2″ pieces. Chicken breast normally weighs 6-8 ounces each depending on the chicken.
- Flour alternative- 1/4 cup. You could use regular all purpose flour or make this recipe gluten free by using gluten free flour instead of regular flour. Or, you can make this recipe low carb by using low carb Carbalose flour.
- Chicken Broth – 1 1/2 cups. Followers of a low sodium diet are welcome to use a lower sodium chicken broth
- Sugar Free Orange Marmalade-2/3 cup.
- Rice Wine Vinegar– 1 tablespoon. Look for one that has nothing with carbohydrates added to it.
- Soy Sauce– 1 tablespoon
- Garlic- 1 clove minced (can omit).
- Red Pepper Flakes– 2 teaspoons (can omit).
How to make Sugar Free Low Carb Orange Chicken
- Start by sauteing or cooking the chicken until it begins to brown. You can use a vegetable spray on the skillet or use your preferred method of browning chicken.
- Meanwhile, we will make the sauce. Combine together the flour alternative, chicken broth, and marmalade in a saucepan on low to medium heat. Next, stir in the remaining ingredients.
- When the sauce begins to bubble and the ingredients are combined, you can add the chicken to the sauce. Lower the heat and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes.
- Alternatively, you can place the cooked chicken into a prepped baking pan and pour the sauce over it. Bake this at 350 for 12-15 minutes or until it appears to be ready to serve. Adding some vegetables such as broccoli is an idea when you are baking this orange chicken.
The Recipe Card for Sugar Free Low Carb Orange Chicken
- 6 Chicken Breast skinless, boneless, cut up
- 1/4 cup Carbalose
- 1 1/2 cups Chicken Broth
- 2/3 cup Sugar Free Orange Marmalade
- 1 tbs Rice Wine Vinegar
- 1 tbs Soy Sauce
- 1 clove Garlic minced
- 2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
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Start by sauteing or cooking the chicken until it begins to brown. You can use a vegetable spray on the skillet or use your preferred method of browning chicken.
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Meanwhile, we will make the sauce. Combine together the flour alternative, chicken broth, and marmalade in a saucepan on low to medium heat. Next, stir in the remaining ingredients.
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When the sauce begins to bubble and the ingredients are combined, you can add the chicken to the sauce. Lower the heat and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes
Nutritional Values Will Depend on Your Ingredients!
We will also be using chicken broth.
As mentioned, we will be using Sugar Free Orange Marmalade.
Also, make this recipe gluten free by using gluten free flour instead of regular flour. Or, you can make this recipe low carb by using low carb Carbalose flour.
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Gaylene says
Why is there no carbs in the ingredients box? There has to be some carbs.
SFD says
Hi.
I am not sure why the carbs are not showing. I use a third party calculator that should show the carbs. I can tell you that the carbs that are added come mostly from the Carbalose which is a low carb flour alternative. The marmalade may also add a couple of carbs. thanks
Ghislaine says
I like this very much
SFD says
Thank you! It is really good 🙂
Allison says
Where do I find carbalose never heard of it
SFD says
Hi. You can find Carbalose here. Thank you!