Description
Ground Orange Chicken is a flavorful dish that combines tender ground chicken with a zesty orange sauce, perfectly balanced with garlic, ginger, and a touch of sweetness. This quick and satisfying recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal that will impress your family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground chicken for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, and orange zest. Pour over the chicken in the skillet.
- Simmer for 5-10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and red pepper flakes before serving. Enjoy hot over steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg