Description
Ground Orange Chicken is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that combines zesty orange with tender chicken, delivering a culinary experience that excites the taste buds. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, ensuring everyone at your table will be asking for more. With its bright colors and delightful aroma, Ground Orange Chicken transforms any meal into a memorable occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add orange juice and brown sugar to the skillet, mixing thoroughly until bubbling.
- Simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds or chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 3 oz (85g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg