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Easy Orange chicken stir fry
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Easy Orange Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

Tender chicken pieces stir-fried with onions, peppers, and tossed in a homemade Asian orange sauce.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
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Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 250kcal
Author Rena

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Chicken Breast boneless, skinless, cut into bite-size pieces
  • ½ Tsp Garlic Powder
  • ¼ Tsp Chili Flakes
  • Sea salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil divided
  • 1 inch Ginger thumb size, fresh, chopped
  • 1 Large Bell Pepper chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 Purple Onion chopped
  • Cup Fresh Orange Juice
  • ¼ Cup Low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • Tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1 Tsp Sesame Seeds
  • 1 Tbsp Sliced Scallions or green onions
  • Orange slices to garnish optional

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add chicken, and sprinkle with garlic powder, chili flakes sea salt and pepper.
  • Cook stirring occasionally, until chicken is golden brown and cooked through, then set aside on a plate
  • In the same skillet add the remaining oil, and stir fry the ginger, bell pepper and onion, for 2-3 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk orange juice, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Pour the sauce over the stir-fried veggies and stir to combine and deglaze all those delicious brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Return the chicken to the pan and cover with the sauce, cooking for a few more minutes until everything is heated up.
  • Garnish with sliced scallions, sesame seeds, and orange slices. Enjoy!

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Notes

Substitutes:
  • Consider using shrimp in place of chicken
  • Tapioca or arrowroot flour in place of cornstarch
  • Avocado oil in place of olive oil
 
Storage:
Place leftovers in a container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave when ready to eat. You can freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutritional facts:
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | 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