Sugar Free Low Carb Orange Chicken

This Sugar Free Low Carb Orange Chicken is full of flavor that rivals take out chicken.

Made with chicken breast chunks and orange marmalade, this delicious dish is full of goodness in every bite making it perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or for sharing with others.

What makes Orange Chicken so good?

 
Orange chicken is a popular choice thanks to the balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors that are in the sauce used to make the chicken with.
I like that I am able to use sugar free ingredients to make this recipe.
 

Have you tried my Low Carb Cauliflower Fried Rice recipe?

That cauliflower fried rice is another 'skinny' version of a favorite Asian dish.
Cauliflower rice is the perfect side to share this orange chicken with!

To make this recipe you will need sugar free orange marmalade. You can find sugar free orange marmalade here.

Why we like this recipe for Orange Chicken made with no added sugar.

We like that this recipe is easy to make at home in about a half hour. We also like knowing exactly what goes into the orange chicken

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• This orange chicken is made with chicken breast.
• Sugar free marmalade gives this chicken a nice citrus flavor without the added sugar.
• The chicken is skillet cooked rather than fried.
• Leftovers taste great the next day as is or on top of a salad.

Ingredients needed to make Sugar Free Low Carb Orange Chicken

For the chicken.
 

• Boneless Chicken Breast- Cut these into 1- 1 ½" bite sized pieces.
• Eggs. The eggs should be whisked or whipped.
• Flour Alternative. You can find flour alternatives, such as carbalose (my choice) here.
• Oil. Olive or Vegetable oil can be used.

For the sugar free orange sauce.

• Orange Zest. This helps the chicken get that 'true orange flavor'.
• Orange Juice. We are using a small amount of fresh juice with no added sugar. You can alternatively use chicken broth for part or all if you are concerned about the sugar.
• Sugar Free Orange Marmalade. Marmalade adds both sweetness and orange flavor to this recipe.
• Rice Wine Vinegar. Make sure that you are using vinegar that has no added sugar.
• Soy Sauce. This is used as an alternative to hoisin sauce for an authentic flavor.
• Sesame Oil. Adds a bit of fat and flavor to the sauce.
• Xanthan Gum. This is added to help thicken the sauce to a good consistency.
• Garlic. Your garlic should be minced.
• Optional toppings. Chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

How to make Low Carb Orange Chicken

1. Prepare your chicken by cutting it into bite sized pieces if it has not been done yet. Also mince your garlic to get it ready for adding to the sauce.
2. Start by creating a two shallow bowl dredging station with the whisked eggs in one bowl and the flour alternative and xanthan gum whisked together in the second bowl.
3. Preheat your skillet with oil on medium high heat. Meanwhile, you can start by dipping the first piece of your chicken in the egg mixture and then dredge it in the flour, shaking off the excess ingredients as needed.
4. Cook the chicken in the heated skillet until browned and no longer pink on the inside. While the chicken is cooking, you can line a plate or rimmed baking sheet with paper towels. When each of the pieces of chicken is done cooking you can place them on to the paper towels to sit until all of the chicken is done cooking.
5. You can use a clean whisk to combine together the remaining ingredients to make the sauce. When your chicken is done cooking in the skillet you can then transfer the sauce to the skillet can cook the ingredients until it has thickened, whisking as needed.
6. Turn the heat down to low and add the cooked chicken to the sauce in the skillet. Then you can cook the ingredients until warm and the chicken is fully covered with the sauce.
7. Top your orange chicken with optional sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving with cauliflower rice or as desired.

Tips for making the best orange chicken.

Orange chicken is normally made with the darker meat from a chicken however,my recipe features chicken breast, or the light meat. Feel free to use the chicken of your choice.

More helpful tips for you.

1. My chicken is made using a low carbohydrate flour alternative to regular flour in order to keep the carbs down. Feel free to use the flour of your choice as long it can be used like regular all purpose flour.
2. If your sauce seems too thin to your liking you can thicken it up. Try mixing in a bit more of cornstarch or (low carb) Xanthan gum.
3. My orange chicken is sweetened with the marmalade that is added to it. If this is not sweet enough for you, you can add additional sugar alternative as desired. I really like a brown sugar alternative for this recipe.
4. Cooking your chicken in batches is recommended as needed in order to prevent crowding of the chicken which can also result in uneven cooking.

How to store sugar free orange chicken

This orange chicken should be stored in an airtight container and refrigerator for up to four days. Orange chicken can be easily reheated on low heat. Adding a teaspoon or two of water can help the consistency of the sauce if needed.

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