Ground Orange Chicken Recipe
This Ground Orange Chicken recipe offers a flavorful twist on classic orange chicken using ground chicken for a quick, easy, and delicious meal. The dish features a zesty orange sauce balanced with savory soy, tangy vinegar, and a touch of sweetness, all cooked together in a skillet to create a perfect weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Oil
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
Flavors and Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon ginger root, minced
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 4 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine
- 5 tablespoons sugar
- 5 tablespoons white vinegar
- Zest of ½ orange
Liquids and Thickening Agent
- 2 tablespoons water (for sauce)
- 3 tablespoons water, divided (1 tablespoon reserved for cornstarch slurry)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, combine rice wine, 2 tablespoons water, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, white vinegar, and orange zest to create the flavorful orange sauce.
- Make the Cornstarch Slurry: Dissolve 1 tablespoon cornstarch in the remaining 1 tablespoon of water and set aside for thickening later.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken and let it cook undisturbed until a good crust forms on one side. Then break the chicken apart with a spatula and continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until fully cooked.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the minced ginger, garlic, and crushed red pepper to the cooked chicken, stirring and cooking for about 10 seconds to release their fragrances.
- Add the Sauce: Pour the prepared orange sauce into the pan and bring the mixture to a boil, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Thicken the Sauce: Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for a few seconds, continuously stirring until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken evenly.
Notes
- For a spicier version, increase crushed red pepper according to taste.
- Serve the ground orange chicken with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- You can substitute ground turkey or pork if preferred.
- Ensure the cornstarch slurry is well mixed to avoid lumps in the sauce.
- The orange zest gives a fresh citrus aroma—freshly zest the orange for best flavor.
Keywords: ground chicken, orange chicken, quick dinner, easy sauce, stovetop chicken, citrus chicken, Chinese-inspired
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