Chicken-Orange Stir-Fry Recipe

Name: Chicken-Orange Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges in light syrup, undrained; 1/3 cup thawed orange juice concentrate, undiluted; 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger; 1 1/2 teaspoons apricot preserves; 1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil; 1/8 teaspoon chili oil (optional); 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 pound skinned, boned chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces; 1 1/2 teaspoons canola or vegetable oil; 1 cup (1-inch) diagonally sliced asparagus (about 4 ounces); 1/2 cup (3-inch) julienne-cut red bell pepper; 1/2 cup (3-inch) julienne-cut zucchini (about 1 small); 1/2 cup (3-inch) julienne-cut carrot (about 1 medium); 1/2 cup snow peas; 1/2 cup diagonally sliced celery; 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and diagonally sliced; 1 (8-ounce) package presliced mushrooms; 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 3 cups hot cooked rice; 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted

Servings: persons

1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges in light syrup, undrained
1/3 cup thawed orange juice concentrate, undiluted
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons apricot preserves
1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil
1/8 teaspoon chili oil (optional)
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 pound skinned, boned chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons canola or vegetable oil
1 cup (1-inch) diagonally sliced asparagus (about 4 ounces)
1/2 cup (3-inch) julienne-cut red bell pepper
1/2 cup (3-inch) julienne-cut zucchini (about 1 small)
1/2 cup (3-inch) julienne-cut carrot (about 1 medium)
1/2 cup snow peas
1/2 cup diagonally sliced celery
1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and diagonally sliced
1 (8-ounce) package presliced mushrooms
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 cups hot cooked rice
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted

1
Drain oranges in a colander over a bowl, reserving syrup.
2
Combine juice concentrate and the next 6 ingredients (concentrate through garlic) in a bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add chicken; cover and marinate in refrigerator 1 hour.
3
Heat canola oil in a stir-fry pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and the next 6 ingredients (asparagus through green beans); stir-fry for 6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add mushrooms, and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Remove vegetable mixture from pan. Add chicken mixture to pan, and stir-fry for 4 minutes or until chicken is done. Return vegetable mixture to pan. Combine reserved syrup and cornstarch in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Add syrup mixture to pan, and cook for 1 minute or until slightly thick. Stir in oranges. Serve over rice and almonds.

823

kcal

Calories

Fat

146

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges in light syrup, undrained, 1/3 cup thawed orange juice concentrate, undiluted, 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Chicken-Orange Stir-Fry falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken-Orange Stir-Fry

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