Easy Orange Ground Chicken recipe. A quick and simple weeknight dinner idea using fresh orange juice.
Oranges will forever remind me of the holiday season.
My grandmother used to tell me stories about how oranges were a real treat back in her day, and she would get one in her stocking every year and savour it. So as a tradition, every year my dad would get an orange, then he passed down the tradition to me and my siblings.
Since this is Evan’s first Christmas, I am going to pass the tradition on to my kids too.
But until then, I will be making this Orange Ground Chicken.
Ever since having this baby, we have been ordering a lot more takeout than usual.
What do you need to make this Orange Ground Chicken?
I love an easy recipe, and this one is about as easy as they come. All you need is:
- oil
- ground chicken
- fresh ginger
- garlic
- chili paste
- orange juice
- soy sauce
- sesame seeds
- green onions
That’s it!
If you wanted some other recipes that recreate your favourite takeout meals, try my Skinny General Tso’s Chicken or my Easy Hot and Spicy Noodle Stir Fry. I make them both on a regular basis because I love getting a taste of takeout without paying the price!
And if you try this recipe, let me know! Rate it, leave a comment and tag me with #atasteofmadness on Instagram! I always love seeing what you are creating!
Orange Ground Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 Tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp chili paste
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- sesame seeds to garnish
- green onions to garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium hear. Add in the chicken and cook until chicken is fully cooked.
- Add in the ginger, garlic, chili paste, orange juice and soy sauce. Bring to a simmer, then reduce to a simmer for around 3-5 minutes, or until reduced and thickened.
- Remove from heat and serve with rice. Top with sesame seeds and green onions and enjoy!
Notes
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Orange chicken is always my go-to order for take out. Love this easy ground chicken version – yum!
Mine too!!
This is a wonderful fresh taste for chicken cant wait to make this on my list!
Let me know how it goes!
This was an easy quick weeknight dinner..served over some rice. We loved it!
Yay! So glad you liked it 🙂
I get an orange in my stocking every year. It’s a great tradition to pass down. Loving this orange ground chicken. It’s so flavorful and great for a weeknight meal.
Haha, nice to know I’m not the only one 😉
My kind of weeknight dinner! Loved this so much and how easy it was to throw together.
So glad you liked it!! 🙂
This recipe has all of the key things- it’s full of flavor, it’s simple, and the ingredients are not hard to find! My family loved this- and I will be making it again!
I am so glad it was a hit with your family!