Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 25 mins | Servings: 4
Chicken breasts cooked in a handmade Asian orange sauce and stir-fried with onions and peppers. This stir fry is amazing!
Ingredients
2 tablespoons Olive Oil, divided
1 pound Chicken Breast, boneless, skinless, cut into bite-size pieces
1 inch Ginger thumb size, fresh, chopped
1 Large Bell Pepper, chopped into bite-sized pieces
¼ c. Low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
1½ tablespoon Cornstarch
1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds
1 Purple Onion, chopped
⅓ c. Fresh Orange Juice
1 tablespoon Sliced Scallions or green onions
Orange slices to garnish optional
½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
¼ teaspoon Chili Flakes
Sea salt and pepper, to taste
How to make Easy Orange Chicken Stir Fry
Step 1: In a large non-stick skillet, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken. Over the chicken, sprinkle the garlic powder, chili flakes sea salt, and pepper.
Step 2: Cook until the chicken is completely cooked and golden brown, stirring often. To a plate, transfer the chicken and set aside.
Step 3: Add the rest of the oil to the same skillet. Add the ginger, bell pepper, and onion. Stir fry for about 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 4: In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Over the stir-fried veggies, pour the sauce. Stir well, scraping the bottom of the pan to release the delicious brown bits.
Step 5: To the pan, return the chicken and cover it with the sauce. Continue to cook for a couple of minutes until heated through.
Step 6: Serve immediately, garnished with some sliced scallions, sesame seeds, and orange slices. Enjoy!
Notes:
Substitutes:
You can use shrimp instead of chicken.
Or swap cornstarch with tapioca or arrowroot flour.
In place of olive oil, use avocado oil.
Storage:
In a container, keep any leftovers and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. When ready to eat, reheat in the microwave.
You can also freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 250 kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 669mg | Potassium: 616mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1411IU | Vitamin C: 66mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
Easy Orange Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil divided
- 1 pound Chicken Breast boneless, skinless, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 inch Ginger thumb size fresh, chopped
- 1 Large Bell Pepper chopped into bite-sized pieces
- ¼ c. Low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1½ tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds
- 1 Purple Onion chopped
- ⅓ c. Fresh Orange Juice
- 1 tablespoon Sliced Scallions or green onions
- Orange slices to garnish optional
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Chili Flakes
- Sea salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large non-stick skillet, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken. Over the chicken, sprinkle the garlic powder, chili flakes sea salt, and pepper.
- Step 2: Cook until the chicken is completely cooked and golden brown, stirring often. To a plate, transfer the chicken and set aside.
- Step 3: Add the rest of the oil to the same skillet. Add the ginger, bell pepper, and onion. Stir fry for about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Step 4: In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Over the stir-fried veggies, pour the sauce. Stir well, scraping the bottom of the pan to release the delicious brown bits.
- Step 5: To the pan, return the chicken and cover it with the sauce. Continue to cook for a couple of minutes until heated through.
- Step 6: Serve immediately, garnished with some sliced scallions, sesame seeds, and orange slices. Enjoy!
