Chicken Breasts with Orange Glaze

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
31%
Chicken Breasts with Orange Glaze
35 min.
1
1034kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Chicken Breasts with Orange Glaze, a dish that perfectly balances savory and sweet flavors. This gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is not only easy to prepare but also packed with vibrant tastes that will tantalize your taste buds. In just 35 minutes, you can create a mouthwatering meal that serves one, making it ideal for a solo lunch or a cozy dinner.

The star of this dish is the succulent boneless skinless chicken breasts, which are cooked to perfection in a rich buttery glaze. The addition of fresh orange juice and zesty orange marmalade creates a luscious sauce that elevates the chicken to new heights. With a hint of ground mustard and a splash of soy sauce, this glaze brings a delightful complexity to the dish, ensuring every bite is bursting with flavor.

Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a special meal to impress, this Chicken Breasts with Orange Glaze recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. The caloric breakdown reveals a satisfying balance of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates, making it a wholesome choice for any meal. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to savor the deliciousness of this easy-to-make dish!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon butter 
  • teaspoon cornstarch 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground mustard 
  • 0.5 cup orange juice 
  • 0.3 cup orange marmalade 
  • 1.3 pounds chicken breast halves boneless skinless
  • tablespoons soya sauce 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Melt butter in 8-inch skillet or 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook chicken in butter about 15 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is no longer pink when center of thickest piece is cut.
  2. While chicken is cooking, mix cornstarch and mustard in small bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients.
  3. Place chicken on serving plate; cover to keep warm. Discard any juices left in the skillet.
  4. To make the glaze, pour orange mixture into skillet.
  5. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until glaze is thickened.
  6. Pour over chicken.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1034kcal
Protein49.14%
Fat23.41%
Carbs27.45%

Properties

Glycemic Index
67
Glycemic Load
6.83
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
40.263478144355%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.21mg
Hesperetin
14.82mg
Naringenin
2.65mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.31mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1033.93kcal
51.7%
Fat:26.6g
40.93%
Saturated Fat:5.61g
35.04%
Carbohydrates:70.17g
23.39%
Net Carbohydrates:68.94g
25.07%
Sugar:59.1g
65.66%
Cholesterol:362.87mg
120.96%
Sodium:2847.04mg
123.78%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:125.66g
251.31%
Vitamin B3:61.15mg
305.74%
Selenium:184.47µg
263.52%
Vitamin B6:4.39mg
219.44%
Phosphorus:1273.52mg
127.35%
Vitamin C:72.74mg
88.17%
Vitamin B5:8.48mg
84.82%
Potassium:2465.1mg
70.43%
Magnesium:181.24mg
45.31%
Vitamin B2:0.69mg
40.39%
Vitamin B1:0.51mg
33.94%
Zinc:3.6mg
24%
Vitamin A:968.79IU
19.38%
Vitamin B12:1.15µg
19.13%
Iron:3.42mg
19.02%
Folate:75.32µg
18.83%
Copper:0.34mg
16.78%
Manganese:0.32mg
16.18%
Vitamin E:1.66mg
11.06%
Calcium:86.49mg
8.65%
Fiber:1.24g
4.94%
Vitamin D:0.57µg
3.78%
Vitamin K:1.31µg
1.25%