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Ground Orange Chicken Recipe

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This Ground Orange Chicken recipe offers a quick and flavorful twist on a classic Chinese-American favorite. Ground chicken is cooked to perfection with fragrant ginger, garlic, and a touch of crushed red pepper, then tossed in a tangy and sweet orange sauce made with soy sauce, rice wine, and fresh orange zest. The sauce thickens with cornstarch to create a luscious coating that pairs beautifully with steamed rice or noodles for an easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Cooking Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon ginger root, minced
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Orange Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon rice wine
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 4 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 5 tablespoons sugar
  • 5 tablespoons white vinegar
  • Zest of ½ orange
  • 3 tablespoons water, divided
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Prepare sauce: In a bowl, combine rice wine, 2 tablespoons water, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, white vinegar, and orange zest. Mix well to create the orange sauce.
  2. Dissolve cornstarch: In a small separate bowl, dissolve 1 tablespoon cornstarch in 1 tablespoon water and set aside; this will be used to thicken the sauce.
  3. Cook ground chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and let it cook undisturbed until a golden crust forms on the bottom. Then break the meat apart with a spatula and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until fully cooked through.
  4. Add aromatics: Stir in minced ginger, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Cook for about 10 seconds, just until fragrant.
  5. Add orange sauce: Pour the prepared orange sauce into the pan with the chicken and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
  6. Thicken sauce: Slowly add the cornstarch mixture to the pan, stirring continuously. Cook for just a few seconds until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken evenly.

Notes

  • For best flavor, use freshly grated ginger and freshly minced garlic.
  • Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper to your preferred spice level.
  • This dish pairs wonderfully with steamed jasmine rice or fried rice.
  • Ground turkey or lean ground pork can be substituted for ground chicken if preferred.
  • Make sure to stir the cornstarch slurry well before adding to avoid lumps in the sauce.

Keywords: Ground Orange Chicken, Chinese Orange Chicken, Quick Chicken Recipes, Tangy Orange Sauce, Easy Dinner, Ground Chicken Dinner

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