orange chicken gets a metabolic health makeover (grain free, gluten free, refined sugar free, low carb + blood sugar friendly)

better than takeout and better for you and your metabolic health!

I'm so excited to share my version of orange chicken for the latest recipe in my takeout makeover series! 🍊If you missed the first 3 recipes, find them here:

• honey walnut shrimp

• broccoli beef

• kung pao chicken

This week, I'm trying out a new, longer format cooking demo rather than the shorter clips I usually do. I have heard that you want to know more about my thought process when creating recipes that are better for your metabolic health, and a longer video allows me to talk to you! I'd love to hear your thoughts - is this format helpful, or would you prefer the quick 10-30-second clips, just for the trickier parts?

I put a lot of work into perfecting this orange chicken recipe, and I can't wait for you to see the final dish. It's bursting with fresh orange flavor but without all of the sugar, factory-made fats, and refined grain of the takeout version. Plus, I'm sharing some of my favorite tips and techniques to help you nail it at home.

So check out the full video below, and let me know what you think! Should I keep doing these more in-depth demos or stick to the mini clips? I'm really curious to hear your feedback. Your input helps me create the content you'll find most useful.

I truly believe that food should taste amazing and nourish, protect, and energize our bodies. Teaching you to cook and eat for metabolic health and blood sugar balance is my absolute passion. I want you to feel good, eat well, and age well, too.

Ready to enjoy this takeout classic without the blood sugar roller coaster?

my glucose response to healthier than takeout orange chicken

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As always, this recipe is free of gluten, grain, dairy, and refined sugar, is low carb, blood sugar friendly, and made with whole food ingredients to support your metabolic health. Feel free to download and print the orange chicken PDF below🧡

orange chicken

By Beth Bollinger of Nest Wellness

Gluten-free, grain-free, refined sugar-free, dairy-free, low-carb

serves 4

Equipment

• Cutting board

• Sharp knife

• Mixing bowls

• Whisk or fork

• Microplane

• Dutch oven, cocotte or saucepan

• Plate

• Paper towels

• Fish spatula

• Meat thermometer (optional)