Orange Ginger Chicken and Veggies

Brighten up your dinner table with this flavor-packed Orange Ginger Chicken and Veggies recipe! Featuring tender chicken strips, vibrant broccoli, carrots, and red bell peppers, this dish is brought to life with a tangy and slightly sweet orange-ginger glaze made from fresh orange juice, zest, soy sauce, and honey. The sautéed garlic and freshly grated ginger add a delightful depth of flavor, while the final touch of toasted sesame seeds and scallions gives it a restaurant-worthy finish. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy one-pan meal is a wholesome, colorful option that’s perfect for busy weeknights yet elegant enough for entertaining. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete dish that’s as healthy as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 0.5 cups fresh orange juice
• 1 tablespoon zest of an orange
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup carrots, sliced thinly
• 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into strips
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 stalks scallions, sliced for garnish
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted for garnish

Directions

Step 1

Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips and place them in a bowl.

Step 2

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together orange juice, orange zest, freshly grated ginger, soy sauce, honey, and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Add the chicken strips to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and slightly golden. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 5

In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and heat. Add minced garlic, broccoli florets, sliced carrots, and red bell pepper strips. Sauté the vegetables for 5-7 minutes, until they are tender but still crisp.

Step 6

Return the chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the orange-ginger sauce over the chicken and veggies.

Step 7

Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables evenly.

Step 8

Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish.

Step 9

Garnish with sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately, either on its own or over steamed rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1576.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1863.8

Total Fat 56.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 591.6mg	0%
Sodium 2474.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 100.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.8g	0%
Total Sugars 66.4g
Protein 233.6g	0%

Vitamin D 7.0IU	0%
Calcium 335.0mg	0%
Iron 11.3mg	0%
Potassium 3458.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.6%

Protein: 50.6%

Carbs: 21.8%