Description
This Ground Orange Chicken is the perfect quick dinner idea when you want bold flavor without the fuss. Juicy ground chicken is coated in a sticky, sweet, and tangy orange sauce that tastes just like your favorite takeout only faster and healthier. It is an easy recipe packed with fresh citrus garlic and savory goodness making it ideal for busy weeknights meal prep or simple dinner ideas the whole family will love.
Ingredients
1 lb ground chicken
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
2 green onions sliced
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the ground chicken until browned breaking it apart as it cooks
2. In a bowl whisk together orange juice orange zest soy sauce honey rice vinegar garlic ginger and red pepper flakes
3. Pour the sauce into the skillet with the chicken and let it simmer for 3 to 4 minutes
4. Mix cornstarch with water then stir into the skillet to thicken the sauce
5. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce becomes glossy and coats the chicken
6. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve over rice
Notes
Use freshly squeezed orange juice for the best flavor and brightness
Do not overcook the chicken to keep it juicy and tender
Adjust sweetness or spice by adding more honey or red pepper flakes to taste
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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