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Ground Orange Chicken

A quick and healthy recipe featuring ground chicken cooked in a zesty orange sauce with fresh vegetables, perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Ground chicken Choose light pink color with no strong odor.
  • 1 ea Onion, medium, chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced Use fresh for best aroma.
  • 1 tbsp Ginger, minced or grated
  • 2 tbsp Sesame oil Heat until shimmering.
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce Consider using low-sodium.
  • 1/2 cup Orange juice, fresh Fresh tastes best, bottled is okay.
  • 2 tbsp Honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch Dissolve in liquid for smooth sauce.
  • 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes Adjust for heat preference.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Broccoli florets Fresh or frozen.
  • 1 ea Bell pepper, sliced (red or green) Choose firm without soft spots.
  • 1 cup Snap peas Fresh or frozen.
For Serving
  • 2 cups Rice, cooked White or brown rice works well.
  • 1 bunch Cilantro, for garnish
  • 1 ea Green onions, sliced thin, for garnish
  • 1 tbsp Sesame seeds, for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  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 2–3 minutes.
  3. Add ground chicken to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5–6 minutes, breaking into small pieces.
Cooking
  1. Stir in bell peppers, snap peas, and broccoli. Cook for about 3–5 minutes until bright and crisp.
  2. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, rice vinegar, and orange juice until smooth.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat evenly.
  4. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and clings to the mixture.
Serving
  1. Serve the mixture over cooked rice and garnish with cilantro, green onions, and sesame seeds.

Notes

For fresh flavor, finish with herbs. Control salt with low-sodium soy sauce. Use frozen vegetables if necessary.