Orange Chicken Stir-Fry

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
4%
Orange Chicken Stir-Fry
25 min.
15
120kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with our delightful Orange Chicken Stir-Fry, a dish that's both vibrant and packed with flavor! This gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is perfect for a quick and nutritious meal, ready in just 25 minutes and able to serve up to 15 people. With every bite, you'll experience the zesty sweetness of orange marmalade balanced beautifully with the savory depth of soy sauce and the aromatic warmth of five-spice powder.

One of the highlights of this stir-fry is the crunchy texture of toasted sliced almonds and crisp-tender broccoli florets, which not only enhance the dish's visual appeal but also provide a satisfying contrast to the tender, juicy chicken. Whether it’s served as a vibrant appetizer, a light starter, or even a fulfilling snack, this dish is versatile enough to fit any occasion.

Cooking at home doesn't have to be complicated, and this fast and easy recipe demonstrates that you can whip up a restaurant-quality meal right in your own kitchen. Plus, with a caloric breakdown of just 120 kcal per serving, you can enjoy this nutritious meal guilt-free. Gather your friends and family around the table, and let the colors and aromas of the Orange Chicken Stir-Fry transform your dining experience into something special!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon spice powder 
  • 0.3 cup almonds toasted sliced
  • cups broccoli florets 
  • cups brown rice cooked for serving, optional
  • tablespoons soya sauce low-sodium
  • 0.3 cup orange marmalade 
  • 15 servings salt and pepper 
  •  scallions dark light white green separated thinly sliced
  • pound chicken breasts boneless skinless cut into 1/2-inch strips
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
  2. Add broccoli; return to a boil. Cook until bright green, about 1 minute; drain.
  3. Season chicken with salt, pepper and 5-spice powder. Warm oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken and cook for 1 minute without stirring. Continue to cook, stirring, until cooked through, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add white and light green parts of scallions. Saut for 30 seconds. Stir in broccoli, marmalade and soy sauce. Cook, stirring, until broccoli is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
  5. Serve over brown rice, if desired, sprinkled with scallion greens and almonds.

Nutrition Facts

Calories120kcal
Protein27.51%
Fat29.14%
Carbs43.35%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.75
Glycemic Load
3.32
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
9.1273912534766%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.05mg
Catechin
0.03mg
Epigallocatechin
0.05mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.19mg
Isorhamnetin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
1.94mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
1.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:120.09kcal
6%
Fat:3.98g
6.12%
Saturated Fat:0.6g
3.75%
Carbohydrates:13.31g
4.44%
Net Carbohydrates:11.79g
4.29%
Sugar:4.83g
5.37%
Cholesterol:19.35mg
6.45%
Sodium:318.37mg
13.84%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.45g
16.89%
Vitamin K:33.12µg
31.54%
Vitamin C:22.86mg
27.71%
Manganese:0.41mg
20.42%
Vitamin B3:3.78mg
18.89%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
15.92%
Selenium:10.45µg
14.93%
Phosphorus:115.26mg
11.53%
Magnesium:32.47mg
8.12%
Potassium:244.74mg
6.99%
Vitamin B5:0.69mg
6.93%
Vitamin E:0.94mg
6.3%
Fiber:1.52g
6.08%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.57%
Folate:21.58µg
5.39%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.72%
Vitamin A:189.44IU
3.79%
Iron:0.68mg
3.77%
Copper:0.07mg
3.71%
Zinc:0.54mg
3.62%
Calcium:27.93mg
2.79%
Vitamin B12:0.06µg
1.01%
Source:My Recipes