Spicy Orange-Ginger Chicken Recipe

Name: Spicy Orange-Ginger Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups orange juice (preferably fresh); 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce; 3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger; 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 tablespoons sriracha (or more to taste); 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons light brown sugar; 2 teaspoons orange zest; 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper; 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; Brown rice, white rice or quinoa for serving; 1/4 cup sliced green onions

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups orange juice (preferably fresh)
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons sriracha (or more to taste)
1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
2 teaspoons orange zest
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Brown rice, white rice or quinoa for serving
1/4 cup sliced green onions

1
In small bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, 1 tablespoon oil, sriracha, vinegar, brown sugar, orange zest, and pepper. Place chicken in a large ziploc bag; pour 1/3 cup marinade over chicken. Seal bag and marinate in refrigerator 1 hour.
2
Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Heat large skillet or wok over high heat. Add remaining oil. In 2 batches, add chicken and cook each batch 5 to 6 minutes or until chicken is golden brown and has lost its pink color throughout, stirring frequently. Remove chicken from pan.
3
Reduce heat to medium-high; add remaining marinade to skillet; heat to boiling. In small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water; whisk into marinade, and boil 1 minute. Return chicken to skillet; cook 1 minute or until heated through. Serve over rice or quinoa, sprinkled with green onions.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups orange juice (preferably fresh), 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger, 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic, and more.

Yes, Spicy Orange-Ginger Chicken 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.

Spicy Orange-Ginger Chicken

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