Best Orange Chicken And Veggies Recipes

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ORANGE-GINGER CHICKEN AND VEGGIES



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This colorful stir-fry is chock-full of tasty veggies, tender chicken chunks and a light, zippy sauce. Tangy oranges and crunchy cashews add extra pizzazz. "The recipe was an experiment," shares Nancy Johnson of Turah, Montana. "We love Asian food, and this dish filled the bill nicely."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 medium navel orange
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons chili sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, julienned
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/3 cup unsalted cashews
3 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • 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., In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken and garlic in oil for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. 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. Remove from the heat; stir in cashews and reserved orange sections. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 853mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ORANGE CHICKEN AND VEGGIES WITH RICE



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A flavorful orange glaze coats tender pieces of chicken and fresh vegetables in this recipe that's sure to bring praises to the chef. Taste of Home Test Kitchen - Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 tablespoon plus 1/3 cup cornstarch, divided
1 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh carrots
1 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion

Steps:

  • Prepare rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch, orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, salt and pepper; set aside., Place remaining cornstarch in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in 2 tablespoons oil for 7-9 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute carrots in remaining oil for 2 minutes. Add green pepper and onion; saute 2-3 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 470mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

ORANGE GINGER CHICKEN AND VEGGIES



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Here is a refreshing way to use leftover poultry adapted from Light and Tasty magazine. Serve over rice with a salad and you have a nice meal.

Provided by WiGal

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons chili sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (optional)
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cups broccoli florets
1 medium red pepper, julienned
1 medium yellow pepper, julienned
1/2 cup carrot, shredded
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 lb cooked boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
1/3 cup cashews

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, ginger, broth, soy sauce, chili sauce, garlic, and hot pepper sauce until well blended: set aside.
  • Put oil into a large nonstick skillet, add the broccoli, peppers, carrot, and onion; stir fry for 6 minutes or until the vegetables are crisp tender.
  • Add the broth mixture and cooked poultry to the skillet.
  • Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 3 minutes or until thickened.
  • Remove from the heat; stir in the mandarin segments and cashews.
  • Serve over rice.

ORANGE-GINGER CHICKEN AND VEGGIES [9]



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Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 medium navel orange
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons chili sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cups broccoli florets
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, julienned
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/3 cup unsalted cashews
3 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Grate orange peel, reserving 1-1/2 teaspoons. Peel and section orange; set orange sections aside. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and ginger. Stir in the broth, soy sauce, chili sauce, hot pepper sauce and reserved grated orange peel until blended; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry the chicken and garlic in oil for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. 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. Remove from the heat; stir in cashews and reserved orange sections. Serve with rice.

ORANGE-GINGER CHICKEN AND VEGGIES



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Categories     Broccoli     Carrot     Chicken     Nut     Orange     Pepper     Rice

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 medium navel orange
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons chili sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cups broccoli florets
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, julienned
1/2 cup carrot, shredded
1/3 cup unsalted cashews
3 cups rice, cooked (hot)

Steps:

  • Grate orange peel, reserving 1-1/2 teaspoons. Peel and section orange; set orange sections aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and ginger. Stir in the broth, soy sauce, chili sauce, hot pepper sauce and reserved grated orange peel until blended; set aside.
  • In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry the chicken and garlic in oil for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. 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.
  • Remove from the heat; stir in cashews and reserved orange sections.
  • Serve with rice.

ORANGE CHICKEN AND VEGGIES



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A mild maple marinade seasons the chicken, vegetables and fruit in this summery supper shared by Violet Klause of Onoway, Alberta.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
3/4 cup maple syrup
4 teaspoons canola oil
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 pounds)
2 medium sweet red peppers, halved and seeded
1 medium green pepper, halved and seeded
3 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise
1 fresh pineapple, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 unpeeled medium oranges, cut into 1/2-in slices

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the orange juice concentrate, syrup, oil, curry and cayenne. Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag; add half of the marinade. Seal bag and turn to coat. Place the peppers, zucchini, pineapple and oranges in another resealable bag; add remaining marinade. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate chicken and vegetables for 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally., Drain chicken and discard marinade. Drain vegetables and fruits, reserving marinade for basting. Grill the chicken, vegetables and fruits, uncovered, over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side. Baste with reserved marinade. Continue turning and basting 6-8 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear, vegetables are tender and fruits are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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