Sticky Ground Orange Chicken
If you’re craving that bold, tangy-sweet flavor of Chinese orange chicken but want something easier, lighter, and ready in under 30 minutes, this Sticky Ground Orange Chicken is your new go-to recipe. Made with lean ground chicken, fresh orange juice, and a sweet-savory soy glaze, it delivers restaurant-quality flavor—without the fuss of breading or deep-frying.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 182kcal
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp ginger powder or fresh
For the Orange Sauce
- 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tbsp orange zest
- 5 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp sweetener or honey
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- green onions optional for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Orange Sauce. In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sweetener or honey, tomato paste, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Cook the Chicken. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger(if using fresh) and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Brown the Chicken. Add the ground chicken to the skillet. Cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until fully cooked and slightly browned.
- Add the Sauce. Pour the prepared orange sauce over the cooked chicken. Stir well to coat all the meat.
- Simmer Until Sticky. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the chicken and sauce for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy and sticky.
- Serve. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired. Serve hot over rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 926mg | Potassium: 525mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 5g