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Quick & Healthy Ground Orange Chicken


  • Author: lamharmalmehdi25
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Low Carb

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

  1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
  2. Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Add ground chicken to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5 to 6 minutes.
  4. Stir in bell peppers, snap peas, and broccoli, cooking for about 3–5 minutes.
  5. Mix soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, rice vinegar, and orange juice in a bowl until the cornstarch dissolves.
  6. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat everything evenly.
  7. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  8. 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