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Ground Orange Chicken

Zesty Ground Orange Chicken: A Healthy Weeknight Delight

Transform your dinner with this Ground Orange Chicken, a healthy homemade twist on a classic favorite, ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 0.5 cups Fresh Orange Juice Use freshly squeezed for the best flavor.
  • 0.25 cups Soy Sauce Use tamari for a gluten-free option.
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Can be substituted with apple cider vinegar.
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Or maple syrup for a vegan option.
  • 1 tablespoons Cornstarch Ideal for thickening the sauce.
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken Swap for ground turkey for a leaner option.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Feel free to replace with avocado oil.
For the Aromatics
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh minced garlic.
  • 1 inch Ginger Grated fresh ginger.
  • 0.5 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes Adjust according to your preference.
For the Garnish
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Chopped for freshness.
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds Sprinkle on top for extra crunch.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Ground Orange Chicken
  1. Prep ingredients by mincing garlic, grating ginger, chopping green onions, and making a cornstarch slurry.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté ground chicken until browned.
  3. Add garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes; sauté until fragrant.
  4. Whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey; stir in orange zest.
  5. Combine sauce with chicken, add cornstarch slurry, and simmer until thickened.
  6. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds; serve over rice or in lettuce wraps.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe is highly customizable. Feel free to add your favorite vegetables for a nutrient boost.

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