Spicy Orange Chicken with Vegetables
Bursting with bold flavors, this Spicy Orange Chicken with Vegetables is a vibrant and wholesome dish perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing your guests. Featuring tender, bite-sized pieces of chicken coated in a tangy-sweet orange sauce infused with honey, freshly squeezed orange juice, spicy sriracha, and aromatic garlic and ginger, this recipe packs a flavorful punch. A colorful medley of vegetables—crisp red bell peppers, broccoli florets, and julienned carrots—adds texture, nutrition, and visual appeal. Stir-fried to perfection and garnished with green onions and optional sesame seeds, this dish is ready in just 40 minutes and pairs beautifully with steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying meal. Try this recipe for an exciting twist on classic takeout-style orange chicken!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp soy sauce, divided
- 1 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp sriracha sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 carrots, julienned
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and black pepper, then toss in 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to coat evenly.
In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, orange zest, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, honey, sriracha sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and the remaining tablespoon of cornstarch. Set the sauce aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots. Stir-fry the vegetables for 4-5 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the prepared orange sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to coat everything evenly. Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until it thickens.
Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds (if using).
Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles. Enjoy your Spicy Orange Chicken with Vegetables!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1729 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 58.5 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.5 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 25.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 4492 mg | 195% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 147.6 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 93.6 g | ||
| Protein | 156.4 g | 313% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 315 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 2750 mg | 59% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
