Orange Chicken With Oriental Vegetables Recipe

Name: Orange Chicken With Oriental Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 boneless whole chicken breast (8 to 10 oz.), skin removed and cut into 3/4-inch cubes; 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/4 tsp. grated orange peel; 1 (14 oz.) can bean sprouts, rinsed and drained; 1 (8 oz.) can sliced water chestnuts, drained; 1 (6 oz.) pkg. frozen pea pods; 1 c. diagonally sliced carrots (1/8 inch thick); 1/4 c. orange marmalade; 2 Tbsp. soy sauce; 1 tsp. vinegar; 1 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1/4 tsp. salt

Servings: persons

1 boneless whole chicken breast (8 to 10 oz.), skin removed and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. grated orange peel
1 (14 oz.) can bean sprouts, rinsed and drained
1 (8 oz.) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 (6 oz.) pkg. frozen pea pods
1 c. diagonally sliced carrots (1/8 inch thick)
1/4 c. orange marmalade
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. vinegar
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. salt

1
In 2-quart casserole combine chicken, oil, garlic and orange peel.
2
Cover.
3
Microwave on High for 3 to 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring after half the time.
4
Remove chicken from casserole.
5
Set aside.
6
Reserve cooking liquid in casserole.
7
Add bean sprouts, water chestnuts, pea pods, carrots, marmalade, soy sauce and vinegar.
8
Mix well.
9
Re-cover.
10
Microwave on High for 6 to 11 minutes or until carrots are tender-crisp, stirring every 3 minutes.
11
Stir in chicken.
12
Drain cooking liquid into 4 cup measure.
13
Reserve chicken and vegetables.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 boneless whole chicken breast (8 to 10 oz.), skin removed and cut into 3/4-inch cubes, 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1/4 tsp. grated orange peel, and more.

Yes, Orange Chicken With Oriental Vegetables 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Orange Chicken With Oriental Vegetables

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Variations & substitutions

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