Easy Orange Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
Tender chicken pieces stir-fried with onions, peppers, and tossed in a homemade Asian orange sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
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Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 4
- 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
- ⅓ Cup Fresh Orange Juice
- ¼ Cup Low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1½ Tbsp Cornstarch
- 1 Tsp Sesame Seeds
- 1 Tbsp Sliced Scallions or green onions
- Orange slices to garnish optional
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!
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.
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