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Quick Orange Chicken

A bright and saucy stir-fry dish featuring diced chicken tossed in a glossy orange-soy glaze, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced Cut into even 1/2–3/4 inch pieces for even cooking
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil Can substitute with avocado or canola oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For the Orange Glaze
  • 1/2 cup orange juice Freshly squeezed if possible for brighter flavor
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Use low-sodium to control salt
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced Or 1 tsp ground ginger in a pinch
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup Use maple for vegan option
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch Or arrowroot for gluten-free
For Garnishing
  • Green onions Chopped for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, minced ginger, minced garlic, honey, and cornstarch until smooth and no lumps remain. Set aside.
Cooking
  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the diced chicken in a single layer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pieces are browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes.
  3. Reduce heat to medium and pour the orange glaze over the chicken. Stir to coat each piece, cooking until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze, about 2–3 minutes.
  4. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Adjust sweetness or tanginess as desired.
  5. Serve hot, sprinkled with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 680mgSugar: 7g

Notes

For gluten-free, swap soy sauce for tamari. For a vegan option, replace chicken with firm tofu or tempeh and use maple syrup.

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