This Asian-Style Turkey in Orange Honey Glaze is sweet, savory, and glossy — tender bites of turkey coated in a caramelized glaze of fresh orange juice, honey, and soy sauce. It tastes like takeout but comes together in one pan in minutes. Serve it over rice, and if you love turkey dinners, also try our Healthy Turkey and Vegetable Patties or the cozy Turkey, Potato and Broccoli Casserole.
Ingredients
- 500 g turkey breast, cut into bite-size pieces
- 3 tsp soy sauce
- 1 orange, juiced
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Toss the turkey pieces in the cornstarch until lightly coated.
- Sear in a hot pan until golden on all sides.
- Stir together the orange juice, soy sauce, and honey; pour over the turkey.
- Simmer for 10 minutes until the glaze thickens and turns glossy. Serve over rice.
Tips
- Tossing the turkey in cornstarch before searing is the secret to a juicy interior and a glaze that clings — a classic velveting trick; Serious Eats explains the technique in depth.
- Use a screaming-hot pan and don’t crowd it, so the turkey sears golden instead of steaming.
- Add a little orange zest for extra brightness — it lifts the whole dish.
Nutrition: Per 100 g: 158.5 kcal, protein 16 g, fat 6.5 g, carbs 6.7 g.