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Delicious Ground Orange Chicken Recipe

Delicious Ground Orange Chicken Recipe

The Delicious Ground Orange Chicken Recipe is your secret weapon for a quick, flavorful weeknight meal that rivals your favorite takeout. This easy-to-follow recipe transforms ground chicken into a sweet, tangy, and incredibly satisfying dish, perfect for busy home cooks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Minutes 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion about 1 small onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low-sodium recommended
  • 1/4 cup orange juice freshly squeezed or 100% juice
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar packed
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
Optional garnishes
  • toasted sesame seeds
  • thinly sliced green onions
  • orange zest

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Small Bowl

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken and break it apart with a spoon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 pound ground chicken
  2. Add the chopped yellow onion to the skillet with the browned chicken. Cook, stirring, until the onion softens, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and ground ginger and cook for another minute until fragrant.
    1/2 cup chopped yellow onion, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, and white vinegar until the sugar is dissolved.
    1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup orange juice, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a cornstarch slurry. This will help thicken our glorious orange sauce.
    1 teaspoon cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water
  5. Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the skillet with the chicken and onions. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly. Once simmering, gradually whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Continue to cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency, about 1-2 minutes. It should coat the back of a spoon beautifully.
  6. Serve the Delicious Ground Orange Chicken Recipe hot, ideally over steamed rice. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, thinly sliced green onions, and a sprinkle of fresh orange zest for an extra pop of flavor and color.
    toasted sesame seeds, thinly sliced green onions, orange zest

Notes

Store any leftover Delicious Ground Orange Chicken Recipe in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over medium-low heat or in the microwave.