Description
A fast and flavorful dish featuring ground chicken cooked with fresh orange juice, vegetables, and a tangy sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground chicken
- 1 cup Broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 1 bunch Cilantro (for garnish)
- 1 bell pepper (red or green), sliced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Ginger, minced or grated
- 1 Green onions, sliced thin (for garnish)
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 1 cup Snap peas (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp Honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup Soy sauce
- 2 cups Rice, cooked
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- Red pepper flakes, to taste
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil
- 1/2 cup Orange juice, fresh
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add ground chicken to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5 to 6 minutes.
- Stir in bell peppers, snap peas, and broccoli, cooking for about 3–5 minutes.
- Mix soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, rice vinegar, and orange juice in a bowl until the cornstarch dissolves.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat everything evenly.
- Cook for another 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve the mixture over cooked rice and garnish with cilantro, green onions, and sesame seeds.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients where possible for best flavor. For a vegan option, use crumbled firm tofu instead of chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: orange chicken, ground chicken, quick meal, healthy dinner, weeknight recipe