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5 from 7 votes

Orange Chicken Stir-Fry (Easy & Healthy Recipe)

This Healthy Orange Chicken Stir-Fry recipe is quick, easy, and bursting with bright citrus flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Healthy Orange Chicken, Orange Chicken Stir-Fry, Orange Chicken with Vegetables
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 222calories
Author: Alia | Everyday Easy Eats

Ingredients

  • 1 large orange, zested and juiced
  • 3 tablespoons tamari (gluten-free soy sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil, divided
  • 2 boneless, skinless organic chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
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Instructions

  • Whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, tamari, honey, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • In a large wok or skillet set over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil.
  • When the oil is hot, add the chicken. Season the chicken liberally with salt and pepper.
  • Cook the chicken for 3-5 minutes or until cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add the carrots and cook for about 3 minutes until slightly softened.
  • Add the bell peppers and stir-fry further for 2-3 minutes or until tender-crisp. Return the chicken to skillet.
  • Add the orange sauce. Stir-fry everything, until the sauce is thickened and the chicken and vegetables are well coated.
  • Sprinkle green onions over top. Serve with cooked brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.

Notes

  1. If you are following a paleo diet, you can serve your stir-fry with cauliflower rice rather than rice or quinoa, to keep your meal grain-free.
  2. If you can, I highly recommend using organic, pasture-raised chicken in this recipe for maximum health benefits.
  3. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to five days or in the freezer for up to three months.

Nutrition

Calories: 222calories | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 845mg | Potassium: 550mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 7109IU | Vitamin C: 98mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg