Description
Ground Orange Chicken is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender ground chicken with a sticky, sweet, and tangy orange sauce. Infused with garlic and ginger, this vibrant meal is perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, it’s sure to impress your guests while delivering an unforgettable taste experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: chop ginger and garlic, and juice the oranges.
- In a large pan over medium heat, add 1 tbsp oil. Cook ground chicken until browned and fully cooked.
- Stir in minced garlic and ginger; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- In a bowl, mix orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar. Pour over the chicken in the pan.
- Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Drizzle sesame oil over the chicken before serving and garnish with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg