Description
A quick and flavorful dish featuring ground chicken coated in a sticky, tangy orange sauce made with real orange juice, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or anyone craving takeout-style flavor without the deep frying.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup orange juice (fresh preferred)
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (slurry)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and cook until browned and no longer pink. Break it apart with a spatula.
- Lower the heat to medium. Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar. Pour into the skillet.
- Mix the cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Add it to the skillet and stir continuously until the sauce thickens.
- Turn off the heat. Drizzle with sesame oil, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve hot over rice, noodles, or in lettuce cups.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes