Quick & Delicious Orange Chicken Fried Rice
This orange chicken fried rice combines tender chicken pieces with vibrant orange sauce and fragrant fried rice for a quick, delicious meal perfect for any night.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cup cooked jasmine rice preferably cold
- 0.5 cup orange juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp ginger grated
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 each large carrot diced
- 1 cup frozen peas thawed
- 2 each eggs lightly beaten
- 2 tbsp green onions chopped
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and toss with cornstarch until coated evenly.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic, ginger, diced carrots, and peas to the skillet; sauté for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Push ingredients to one side of the pan and scramble the beaten eggs on the empty side until cooked through.
- Stir in cooked jasmine rice, orange juice, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix thoroughly to combine and heat through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
This dish is great for meal prep and can be customized with your favorite vegetables or proteins.