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Orange Ginger Chicken Stir Fry with Vegetables
Servings: 4 servings

Orange Ginger Chicken Stir Fry

5 from 2 votes
Orange ginger chicken stir fry with vegetables is a clean and delicious dinner!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Marination Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

Ingredients

Orange Ginger Marinade/Sauce:

Stir Fry:

  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs chopped
  • 1/2 red onion sliced
  • 2 large carrots peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper cut into match sticks
  • 1 large crown broccoli chopped into florets
  • 1 medium zucchini squash chopped

Instructions

  • Add the ingredients for the orange ginger sauce to a blender and blend to combine (Note: if you don't own a small blender, you combine the ingredients in a jar or bowl and shake or stir to combine).
  • Chop the chicken and place it in a tupperware container or ziplock bag. Add the sauce, reserving 1/4 cup for cooking. Seal the container or bag and refrigerate at least 1 hour (up to 12 hours). 
  • When you're ready to cook, pour the reserved 1/4 cup of orange ginger sauce into a large saucepan (I use a 12-inch skillet with deep sides), pot or stock pot and heat over medium on the stove top.
  • Once the sauce is beginning to boil, add the onion and carrots and cover. Cook, stirring occasionally until onion and carrots begin to soften, about 2 minutes. 
  • Add the bell pepper, broccoli, and zucchini and stir well to combine. Cover and cook 1 to 2 minutes. 
  • Scoot the vegetables off to one side of the skillet and add the chicken, including the orange ginger sauce. Allow chicken to sit and brown without touching it for 2 minutes. 
  • Stir the chicken into the vegetables, ensuring everything is well-combined. Bring to a full boil, then cover the skillet. Reduce heat to a gentle boil and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the cover and continue cooking until sauce thickens, about 8 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 4, Calories: 343kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 36g, Fat: 16g, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 6g
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken thighs, ginger beer, healthy, low-carb, paleo
Author: Julia