Orange Chicken Stir Fry

Orange Stir Fried Chicken
Yield
4
Prep time
10 MinCook time
20 MinTotal time
30 MinThis delicious chicken stir-fry cooks to a crisp and is bathed in a ginger orange sauce. You can serve it with brown rice and a salad.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- Salt and pepper
- 2 eggs beaten with a little water
- 1/4 cup canola oil
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic or garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Zest of 1 lemon and one orange
- 1 cup orange juice
Instructions
Chicken
- Cut the chicken in 1” pieces. Mix the cornstarch and all-purpose flour in a bowl and add the salt and pepper. Beat the eggs and water in another bowl.
- Dip the chicken in the eggs and then into the flour. Place the floured chicken pieces on a sheet tray in a single layer.
- Mix the ingredients for the sauce, whisk, and bring to a boil. Turn off heat.
- Heat a large wok over medium-high. Add part of the 1/4 cup of oil. Cook the chicken in 2 batches with the oil until it is done.
- When the chicken is done, place it all back in the pan. Add the sauce, bring to a boil, and serve hot. It goes great with rice and steamed veggies.
Sauce
- Mix the ingredients for the sauce, whisk, and bring to a boil.
Notes
Garnish with red pepper flakes and chopped scallions.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
377.29Fat
20 gSat. Fat
1.81 gCarbs
27.71 gFiber
0.94 gNet carbs
26.79 gSugar
5.46 gProtein
20.88 gSodium
401.59 mgCholesterol
54.43 mg