Orange Chicken with Ground Chicken
A quick and flavorful dish featuring ground chicken cooked with a sweet and tangy orange sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken Quick cooking and absorbs flavors well.
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil For frying chicken.
- 1 tablespoon ginger root, minced Adds warmth and flavor.
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced Enhances overall taste.
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper Adjust for spice preference.
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon rice wine For flavor depth.
- 2 tablespoons water To mix with sauce.
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil Adds nuttiness.
- 4 teaspoons soy sauce For umami flavor.
- 5 tablespoons sugar Balances the tanginess.
- 5 tablespoons white vinegar Provides tang.
- Zest of ½ orange zest of ½ orange Enhances citrus flavor.
- 3 tablespoons water, divided For sauce and thickening.
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch To thicken sauce.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, combine the rice wine, 2 tablespoons of water, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, white vinegar, and orange zest. Set aside.
Cooking
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the ground chicken and cook without stirring for a few minutes until it forms a crust.
- Break apart the chicken using a spatula and cook until fully browned.
- Stir in the minced ginger, garlic, and crushed red pepper, cooking for about 10 seconds.
- Pour in the prepared orange sauce and bring to a boil.
- Dissolve the cornstarch in the remaining tablespoon of water and add it to the pan, stirring until the sauce thickens.
Notes
Serve over rice or quinoa, or use as a filling for lettuce wraps. Perfect for leftovers; stores well in the fridge.