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A delicious plate of Easy Orange Ground Chicken Recipe (25-Minutes)

Easy Orange Ground Chicken Recipe (25-Minutes)

A quick and flavorful dish that combines ground chicken with a zesty orange sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

  • 454 g ground chicken
  • 15 ml cooking oil avocado or sesame oil recommended
  • 120 ml orange juice freshly squeezed for best flavor
  • 15 g orange zest
  • 60 ml soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 30 g honey or brown sugar for a richer flavor
  • 15 ml rice vinegar
  • 8 g cornstarch
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 5 g fresh ginger grated
  • sliced green onions
  • sesame seeds
  • crushed red pepper flakes
  • chopped bell peppers
  • broccoli
  • snap peas

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until fully browned and cooked through (about 5–6 minutes). Drain excess liquid if needed.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and cornstarch until smooth.
  3. Push the chicken to one side of the pan. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the open space and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour the orange sauce over the chicken mixture. Stir everything together and let it simmer for 3–5 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken evenly.
  5. Remove from heat and garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and/or red pepper flakes if desired. Serve hot over rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps.

Notes

This dish is versatile; feel free to add your favorite vegetables for extra nutrition and flavor.