Chinese Orange Chicken Stir Fry ~ Healthier Version

You can make an easy and healthy Chinese orange chicken stir fry. This Chinese orange chicken recipe has all the flavor without deep frying....a healthier choice. Served with rice and steamed broccoli.

I don't know about you but when I go to a Chinese restaurant or buffet I usually get the orange chicken. Of course I love chicken but, orange and chicken go well together. This recipe is a healthier version and I make this quite often. I hope you enjoy. VIDEO RECIPE below.

Chinese Orange Chicken Stir Fry ~ Healthy Chinese Recipe

INGREDIENTS:
1 pound of cubed boneless chicken breasts or thighs
1 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. rice wine vinegar
2 tsp. cornstarch
*In a bowl mix above ingredients and let rest for
15 minutes

1 tsp. minced ginger
3-4 cloves minced garlic
4 chopped green onions - whites green separated
red chili peppers - halved and seeded - optional
2-3 tbsp. oil ~ use a high temp oil like peanut
or avocado

SAUCE:
3/4 to 1 cup of orange juice
orange zest - I used about 2 tsp.
2 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. rice wine vinegar
1/2 tsp. sesame oil
1 tbsp. honey or granulated / brown sugar
1 tsp. chili sauce / chili garlic sauce
1 1/2 to 2 tsp. cornstarch
*In a bowl mix above ingredients together.

In a pan / wok on high heat add oil and chicken.
Spread out chicken and stir after 20 seconds.
Stir and cook chicken for 4-5 minutes until almost done.
Add ginger, garlic, red chili and garden onion whites.
Stir and cook for 1 minute.