Description
Transform your weeknight dinners with this vibrant Orange Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry. In just 30 minutes, you can create a colorful dish featuring succulent chicken pieces coated in a zesty orange sauce, accompanied by a delightful medley of fresh vegetables. This quick and easy recipe is versatile enough to allow for ingredient customization based on your preferences, making it perfect for busy families or entertaining guests. With its harmonious balance of sweet and savory flavors, this stir fry promises to impress everyone at your table. Get ready to enjoy a restaurant-quality meal right in the comfort of your home!
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Wash and chop the vegetables into uniform sizes.
- In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, cornstarch, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken and cook until browned (5–7 minutes).
- Add mixed vegetables to the skillet; stir-fry for another 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and veggies; toss to coat and cook for an additional 2 minutes until thickened.
- Serve immediately with optional garnishes like sesame seeds or green onions.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken in half of the sauce before cooking.
Feel free to substitute or add your favorite vegetables such as carrots or baby corn for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken in half of the sauce before cooking. Feel free to add or substitute vegetables such as carrots or baby corn for added variety.