Description
A quick and delicious Sweet and Tangy Orange Chicken Stir-Fry that combines tender chicken with vibrant vegetables in a flavorful orange sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups bite-sized chicken breast pieces
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 bell pepper, sliced (any color)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup snap peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the bell pepper, broccoli, and snap peas. Stir-fry the vegetables for about 3-4 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, and water until smooth.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and pour the orange sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Drizzle the sesame oil over the stir-fry and toss to coat.
- Serve the orange chicken stir-fry over cooked rice or noodles, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes or sriracha to the sauce.
- You can also substitute the chicken with tofu or shrimp for a different protein option.
- Add more vegetables like carrots or zucchini for extra nutrition and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg