Orange chicken stir fry with mushrooms
This yummy orange chicken stir fry recipe with mushrooms, carrots and peas recipe mades a delicious dinner that is better than takeout.
Main ingredients:
 | Chicken – fresh boneless chicken, cut into strips |
 | Mushrooms – fresh white button or cremini (brown), or button mushrooms. |
 | Green peas – fresh green peas |
 | Carrots – fresh carrots, chopped into chunks |
 | Red onion – for a bit of heat |
Spices and flavoring ingredients:
 | Orange juice – unsweetened orange juice to infuse into the chicken and vegetables |
 | Orange zest – for flavor and decoration |
 | Soy sauce – low-sodium soy sauce to control the amount of salt |
 | Ginger – ground ginger spice for flavor |
 | Olive oil – to cook the garlic |
 | 2 teaspoons of minced garlic, but you can also use garlic powder. |
 | Brown sugar – for a touch of sweet to counteract the soy sauce |
 | Parsley – for flavor and decoration |
 | Chicken stock – liquid chicken stock or a stock cube and water. |
 | Cornstarch – to thicken up the sauce |
 | (Optional) Sriracha – a spicy sauce to add some heat |
 | Pinch of salt and pepper |
For an easy weeknight dinner, this orange chicken stir fry with mushrooms is one of those delicious meal that you are sure to love.
The tangy sweetness of the orange sauce pairs perfectly with the earthy, meaty flavors of the chicken and mushrooms. Added to that, the nutrient-rich carrots and peas which give an extra burst of texture and flavor.
One of the great things about this orange chicken stir fry is how easy it is to prepare. All you need is a wok or large frying pan, some basic ingredients, and about 20 minutes.
Simply mix together some orange juice, soy sauce, herbs and spices to create the sauce, then toss in your chicken, mushrooms, carrots, and peas.
Making the slurry to thicken the recipe is arguably the most difficult step for novice cooks. However, all that is required is to combine a little cornstarch with water before adding it to the stew.
Cook everything over high heat, stirring constantly, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
The chicken is a great source of protein, while the mushrooms, carrots, and peas are also packed with vitamins and minerals. This dish is also relatively low in calories, making it a healthy choice for dinner.
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Orange chicken stir fry
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of chicken (approx. 3-4 pieces of chicken breast)
- 1 cup of fresh mushrooms, chopped
- 2 medium-sized carrots, chopped
- 1/2 cup of green peas
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
Orange soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon of orange zest
- 1/2 cup of orange juice unsweetened
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 teaspoons of minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon of dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon of ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon of brown sugar
- pinch of salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon of sriracha (optional)
Slurry
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon of water
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into strips or 1-inch chunks.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the garlic, chicken and ginger into the pan and cook for 7 minutes at medium-high.
- Chop all the vegetables into 1/2 inch chunks.
- Add the mushrooms and carrots and any additional vegetables into the fry pan and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Mix the ingredients for the orange soy sauce in a bowl, and blend throughly.
- Add the sauce mixture to the chicken stir fry and mix.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and the water completely to make a slurry.
- Add the slurry to the orange chicken stir fry and let it thicken for about 2 minutes at medium heat.
- Taste to add salt and pepper if necessary.
- Serve while warm.
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Nutrition
Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.