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Orange Chicken with Rice

Orange Chicken with Rice

This Orange Chicken with Rice recipe combines tender chicken with a sweet and tangy orange sauce for a flavorful dinner experience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Cut into bite-sized pieces
For the Marinade
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger Minced
  • ½ cup Freshly squeezed orange juice Use fresh juice for the best flavor
  • ¼ cup Low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Brown sugar Adjust to taste
For Serving
  • 2 cups Cooked white rice Hearty base for the dish

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Dice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
  2. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, orange juice, garlic, ginger, and brown sugar. Whisk well and add the chicken, marinating for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Prepare rice according to package instructions to serve with the chicken.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add marinated chicken and cook until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.
  5. Lower heat and let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
  6. Serve the chicken over rice, drizzling remaining sauce on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, garnish with sesame seeds or sliced green onions.

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