Description
This Ground Orange Chicken recipe combines savory ground chicken with a sweet and tangy orange marmalade glaze, accented by a hint of spice and sesame seeds. Quick and easy to prepare, it offers a flavorful twist on classic takeout dishes, perfect for a fast weeknight dinner served over rice or in lettuce wraps.
Ingredients
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Meat and Oil
- 1 Tablespoon canola or olive oil
- 1 pound ground chicken
Sauces and Flavorings
- 1 cup orange marmalade
- 1/2 cup sweet BBQ sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes (optional)
Garnishes
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 2 sliced green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a medium bowl, mix together the orange marmalade, BBQ sauce, ground ginger, and red chili pepper flakes until well combined. Set the mixture aside for later use.
- Cook the chicken: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until the chicken is crumbled and no longer pink, about 7-8 minutes.
- Add the sauce: Stir the prepared marmalade mixture into the skillet with the cooked chicken. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is heated through and slightly thickened.
- Finish and serve: Stir in the sesame seeds, remove from heat, and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve immediately over cooked rice or in lettuce wraps for a delicious, quick meal.
Notes
- Adjust the red chili flakes according to your spice preference.
- This dish pairs well with steamed jasmine rice or cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
- To make it gluten-free, ensure the BBQ sauce and marmalade are gluten-free.
- For added flavor, sprinkle additional sesame seeds or chopped cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
