Orange-Ginger Chicken and Veggies

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
48%
Orange-Ginger Chicken and Veggies
40 min.
4
768kcal

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Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make gluten-free and dairy-free meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner? Look no further than this Orange-Ginger Chicken and Veggies recipe! This mouthwatering dish is packed with flavor and ready in just 40 minutes, making it a great option for busy weeknights or a quick and satisfying weekend meal.

This recipe serves four and comes in at 768 calories per serving, with a balanced caloric breakdown of 21.08% protein, 15.33% fat, and 63.59% carbs. It's the perfect main dish to satisfy your cravings and keep you fueled throughout the day.

To make this tasty meal, you'll need ingredients like fresh broccoli florets, shredded carrot, unsalted cashews, and of course, juicy navel oranges. The ginger and garlic add a delightful zing, while the chicken and vegetables create a hearty and satisfying base. Serve it all up with a side of hot cooked rice, and you've got a complete and delicious meal that the whole family will love.

So why wait? Grab your frying pan or wok, and get ready to whip up a storm in the kitchen with this easy and delicious Orange-Ginger Chicken and Veggies recipe!

Ingredients

  • cups broccoli florets fresh
  • tablespoon canola oil 
  • 0.5 cup carrots shredded
  • 0.3 cup cashew pieces unsalted
  • tablespoons chili sauce 
  • cups rice hot cooked
  • cups rice hot cooked
  • cups rice hot cooked
  • teaspoons cornstarch 
  • teaspoon ginger fresh grated
  •  garlic clove minced
  • cup chicken broth reduced-sodium
  • tablespoons soy sauce reduced-sodium
  • medium navel oranges 
  • 0.3 teaspoon hot sauce hot
  • medium bell pepper sweet red julienned
  • pound chicken breast boneless skinless cut into 1-inch pieces
  • medium bell pepper sweet yellow julienned

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • wok

Directions

  1. Grate orange peel, reserving 1-1/2 teaspoons. Peel and section orange; set orange sections aside. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and ginger. Stir in the broth, soy sauce, chili sauce, hot pepper sauce and reserved grated orange peel until blended; set aside.
  2. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken and garlic in oil for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned.
  3. Add the broccoli, peppers and carrot; stir-fry for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir broth mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  4. Remove from the heat; stir in cashews and reserved orange sections.
  5. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts

Calories768kcal
Protein21.08%
Fat15.33%
Carbs63.59%

Properties

Glycemic Index
127.01
Glycemic Load
109.96
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
40.33434763162%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
7.65mg
Naringenin
2.48mg
Luteolin
1.11mg
Kaempferol
3.62mg
Myricetin
0.13mg
Quercetin
1.99mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:767.94kcal
38.4%
Fat:12.97g
19.96%
Saturated Fat:2.22g
13.84%
Carbohydrates:121.06g
40.35%
Net Carbohydrates:115.7g
42.07%
Sugar:7.71g
8.57%
Cholesterol:72.57mg
24.19%
Sodium:577.88mg
25.13%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:40.14g
80.28%
Vitamin C:158.18mg
191.73%
Manganese:2.13mg
106.55%
Selenium:66.76µg
95.37%
Vitamin A:4119.41IU
82.39%
Vitamin B3:15.55mg
77.75%
Vitamin B6:1.54mg
77.06%
Phosphorus:550.94mg
55.09%
Vitamin K:56.79µg
54.09%
Vitamin B5:3.67mg
36.71%
Magnesium:133.67mg
33.42%
Copper:0.64mg
32.12%
Potassium:1109.03mg
31.69%
Zinc:3.55mg
23.69%
Folate:87.22µg
21.81%
Fiber:5.37g
21.47%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.56%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
19.01%
Iron:2.87mg
15.94%
Vitamin E:2.23mg
14.86%
Calcium:101.38mg
10.14%
Vitamin B12:0.29µg
4.76%