Skinny Orange Chicken⏱ 20 min total

Skinny Orange Chicken

Per 1 serving · 251 g · 12 ingredients

Calories
415
21%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    30g
    29% of calories
  • Carbs
    47g
    45% of calories
  • Fat
    12g
    26% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Skinny Orange Chicken (251 g) has 415 calories, with 30 g of protein, 47 g of carbohydrates and 12 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (45% of calories). It is high in protein (61% DV), niacin (79% DV) and Vitamin B6 (81% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 60% and 29% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
165cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
7.3g
Net carbs
46g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
1g
38 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein61%
  • Niacin79%
  • Vitamin B681%
  • Pantothenic acid39%
  • Choline20%
  • Iron25%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin C11%
  • Vitamin E11%
  • Thiamine13%
  • Riboflavin (B2)19%
  • Vitamin B1210%
  • Potassium12%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium60%
  • Cholesterol29%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 10 min
  1. 1

    Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sauté for about 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and nearly cooked through.

  2. 2

    Pour in the orange chicken sauce, and stir to combine. Let the sauce come to a boil, then continue boiling for an additional minute or two until thickened. Remove from heat and serve immediately over quinoa or rice. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and additional orange zest.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (251 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A11 μg
1%
Vitamin C10 mg
11%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E2 mg
11%
Vitamin K4 μg
4%
Thiamine0.2 mg
13%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
19%
Niacin13 mg
79%
Vitamin B61 mg
81%
Folate (B9)28 μg
7%
Vitamin B120.3 μg
10%
Pantothenic acid2 mg
39%
Choline111 mg
20%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium66 mg
7%
Iron2 mg
25%
Potassium559 mg
12%
Magnesium64 mg
15%
Phosphorus323 mg
46%
Zinc1 mg
13%
Copper0.3 mg
31%
Manganese0.4 mg
17%
Selenium30 μg
54%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene2 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid3 g—
Beta carotene9 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride13 μg—
Fructose18 g—
Galactose1 g—
Glucose16 g—
Glutamic acid5 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine3 g—
Maltose1 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats7 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats2 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol8 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose2 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60.4 g—
Tryptophan0.4 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine2 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 415 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 79min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 50min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 35min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 58min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Skinny Orange Chicken?

One serving of Skinny Orange Chicken (1 serving) has 415 calories, which works out to 165 calories per 100 g. That is about 21% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Skinny Orange Chicken high in protein?

It provides a solid 30 g of protein per serving (61% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 29% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Skinny Orange Chicken keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 46 g of net carbs and 45% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Skinny Orange Chicken?

1385 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Skinny Orange Chicken?

38 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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