Easy Orange Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 25 mins | Servings: 4

This easy orange chicken stir fry is a star at our dinner table! Packed with stir-fried onions, peppers, and tender pieces of chicken tossed in a simple homemade Asian orange sauce. If you are looking for a healthy chicken dish, this orange chicken is a must-try!

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Olive Oil, divided

1 pound Chicken Breast, boneless, skinless, cut into bite-size pieces

¼ teaspoon Chili Flakes

½ teaspoon Garlic Powder

1” Ginger thumb size, fresh, chopped

1 Large Bell Pepper, chopped into bite-sized pieces

⅓ c. Fresh Orange Juice

1 Purple Onion, chopped

1½ tablespoons Cornstarch

1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds

¼ c. Low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos

Orange slices to garnish optional

1 tablespoon Sliced Scallions or green onions

Sea salt and pepper, to taste

How to make Easy Orange Chicken Stir Fry

Step 1: In a large non-stick pan, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken and season with garlic powder, chili flakes, sea salt, and pepper. Cook the chicken while stirring often, until cooked through and golden brown. On a plate, transfer the chicken and set aside.

Step 2: Add the rest of the oil to the same skillet. Add the ginger along with the bell pepper and onion. Stir fry for about 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 3: Place the orange juice, soy sauce, and cornstarch in a small bowl. Mix well until blended. Over the stir-fried vegetables, pour the mixture and stir well, deglazing the pan to release the brown bits from the bottom of the pan.

Step 4: To the pan, add the chicken and spoon the sauce over. Continue to cook for a couple of minutes more until completely heated.

Step 5: Serve the Orange Chicken Stir Fry immediately, garnished with some sliced scallions, sesame seeds, and slices of orange. Enjoy!

Notes:

For this recipe, you can use shrimp instead of chicken.

You can swap cornstarch with tapioca or arrowroot flour.

You can use avocado oil instead of olive oil.

In a container, store any leftovers and keep them in the fridge for up to 3 days. Before serving, reheat in the microwave.

You can also freeze the stir fry for up to 3 months.

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