Zesty Stir-Fried Chicken Recipe

Name: Zesty Stir-Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 skinless/boneless chicken breasts; 1/4 c. soy sauce; 2 Tbsp. dry sherry; 2 Tbsp. orange marmalade; 2 tsp. cornstarch; 2 tsp. minced ginger, peeled or 1/2 tsp. ground ginger; 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes; 1 small orange; 2 (6 oz.) pkg. frozen Chinese pea pods, thawed; salad oil; salt; 3/4 c. blanched whole almonds; 1 medium bunch green onions

Servings: persons

4 skinless/boneless chicken breasts
1/4 c. soy sauce
2 Tbsp. dry sherry
2 Tbsp. orange marmalade
2 tsp. cornstarch
2 tsp. minced ginger, peeled or 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1 small orange
2 (6 oz.) pkg. frozen Chinese pea pods, thawed
salad oil
salt
3/4 c. blanched whole almonds
1 medium bunch green onions

1
Cut each breast in half.
2
Cut each half into 6 chunks.
3
In medium bowl combine chicken, soy sauce, sherry, marmalade, cornstarch, ginger and red pepper.
4
Set aside.
5
Cut orange into thin slices cut each slice in half; set aside.
6
Drain pea pods, pat dry with paper towels.
7
In wok or 5-quart Dutch oven over high heat, in 2 tablespoons oil, cook pea pods and 1/2 teaspoon salt, stirring quickly and frequently (stir-frying) until pea pods are tender-crisp, about 2 minutes.
8
Spoon pea pods onto plate; keep warm.

464

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* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 skinless/boneless chicken breasts, 1/4 c. soy sauce, 2 Tbsp. dry sherry, 2 Tbsp. orange marmalade, and more.

Yes, Zesty Stir-Fried 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Zesty Stir-Fried Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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