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Ground Orange Chicken

Inspired by Sabrina from Dinner then Dessert

PREP TIME

5 mins

COOK TIME

15 mins

TOTAL TIME

20 mins

SERVINGS

4 servings

COURSE

Main

CUISINE

Chinese (sort of…)

CALORIES

248 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound LM Meat ground chicken
  • 1 tablespoons ginger root minced
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp hot red chili pepper crushed
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 4 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 5 tablespoons sugar
  • 5 tablespoons white vinegar
  • zest of 1/2 orange
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

1. To make the sauce combine the rice wine, 2 tablespoons water, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, white vinegar, and orange zest.

2. To make the cornstarch mixture, dissolve 1 tablespoon cornstarch in the remaining 1 tablespoon of water and set aside.

3. To a large pan add 1 tablespoon oil and ground chicken.

4. Cook until a good crust forms before breaking apart, then finish cooking by breaking it apart with a spatula and cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.

5. Once the chicken is cooked add the ginger, garlic and crushed red pepper and cook for about 10 seconds.

6. Add the orange sauce and bring to boil.

7. Add the cornstarch mixture to the pan and cook for just a few seconds, stirring until it thickens.