Description
Orange Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together tender chicken pieces and fresh vegetables in a delectable orange sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this quick stir fry can be prepared in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal meal for families or gatherings. The combination of colorful bell peppers, crunchy broccoli, and succulent chicken coated in a tangy glaze creates an unforgettable dining experience. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that will have everyone asking for seconds. Plus, with the flexibility to customize ingredients based on your preferences or what?s in season, this recipe offers endless possibilities for delicious variations.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Fresh garlic
- Bell peppers (red, yellow, green)
- Broccoli florets
- Soy sauce
- Fresh orange juice
- Honey
Instructions
- Wash and chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces; cut chicken into cubes.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, orange juice, honey, minced garlic, and cornstarch.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook cubed chicken until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Add bell peppers and broccoli; saut? for about 3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables; cook for an additional 2 minutes until thickened.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles with any remaining sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
To enhance flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.
Use seasonal vegetables to personalize your stir fry.
For added crunch, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds or chopped nuts on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg