Best 6 Asian Chicken And Orzo Stir Fry Recipes

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Are you craving a flavorful and easy-to-make Asian-inspired dish? Look no further than this Asian Chicken and Orzo Stir Fry recipe. This vibrant entree combines tender chicken, savory orzo pasta, and an array of colorful vegetables in a delicious stir-fried sauce. With mouthwatering flavors and a quick cooking time, this stir-fry is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

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CHICKEN & VEGGIE STIR-FRY RECIPE BY TASTY



Chicken & Veggie Stir-Fry Recipe by Tasty image

Getting take-out is a crave-worthy indulgence. And with our easy chicken veggie stir fry recipe, you can recreate the magic of a Chinese takeout right in your very own kitchen. Feel free to mix up the protein or vegetables depending on what you have in your fridge. The simple sauce packs a flavor punch that will bring the dish together, no matter what.

Provided by Robin Broadfoot

Categories     Dinner

Time 32m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb chicken breast, cubed
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 lb broccoli florets
8 oz mushroom, sliced
3 tablespoons oil, for frying
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
2 teaspoons sesame oil
⅓ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 cup chicken broth
¼ cup flour

Steps:

  • In a large pan on medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil. Once the oil is hot, add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until cooked through and browned. Remove cooked chicken from pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil and add mushrooms. When the mushrooms start to soften, add broccoli florets and stir-fry until the broccoli is tender. Remove cooked mushrooms and broccoli from the pan and set aside.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add the remaining sauce ingredients and stir until smooth.
  • Return the chicken and vegetables to the saucy pan, stir until heated through.
  • Serve with hot rice or noodles.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 27 grams, Sugar 4 grams

CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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A quick and easy dish to prepare, this chicken stir-fry is packed with veggies. Try adding bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, snap peas, or any of your favorite vegetables. Serve it with white or brown rice, or noodles.

Provided by Katie Sechrist

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups white rice
4 cups water
⅔ cup soy sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 green bell pepper, cut into matchsticks
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 head broccoli, broken into florets
1 cup sliced carrots
1 onion, cut into large chunks
1 tablespoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, and corn starch in a small bowl; stir until smooth. Mix ginger, garlic, and red pepper into sauce; coat chicken with marinade and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir bell pepper, water chestnuts, broccoli, carrots, and onion until just tender, about 5 minutes. Remove vegetables from skillet and keep warm.
  • Remove chicken from marinade, reserving liquid. Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chicken until slightly pink on the inside, about 2 minutes per side; return vegetables and reserved marinade to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the middle and vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 699.5 calories, Carbohydrate 76.7 g, Cholesterol 161.4 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 67.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 1790.4 mg, Sugar 14.3 g

ASIAN CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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I always feel good serving this healthy Asian chicken stir-fry to my family, and it's easy to prepare at a moment's notice.-Marie Curry, Granbury, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 small onion, cut into thin wedges
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 garlic clove, minced
2 to 3 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked rice
2 teaspoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • In a nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in oil for 2 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. In the same pan, stir-fry celery and onion for 2 minutes. Add broccoli and garlic; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. , Return chicken to the pan; sprinkle with cilantro, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until heated through. Serve over rice; sprinkle with soy sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1007mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

CHICKEN AND CHINESE VEGETABLE STIR-FRY



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This is a fantastic stir-fry dish that tastes like it came straight from a good Chinese restaurant! It never fails to get rave reviews from my family and friends! Serve it hot over white or brown rice.

Provided by Laura

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

14 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into bite-size pieces
½ cup oyster sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
½ cup water
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 cup snow peas
1 small head broccoli, cut into florets
3 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ cup water

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken, oyster sauce, and soy sauce in a mixing bowl until the chicken is evenly coated with the sauce; set aside.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Stir in the garlic and onion; cook and stir until the onion is limp, about 1 minute. Add the chicken and marinade. Cook and stir until the chicken has browned and is no longer pink, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour in 1/2 cup of water; season with pepper and sugar. Add the water chestnuts, snow peas, and broccoli. Cover; boil until the vegetables are just tender, about 5 minutes. Dissolve the cornstarch in 1/4 cup of water. Stir into the boiling mixture; cook until thick and no longer cloudy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 40.3 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 500.1 mg, Sugar 4 g

ASIAN CHICKEN AND ORZO STIR FRY



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This recipe is based on Paula Deen's salad recipe that is posted, but I modified it so much that it's almost a totally different dish. My version is cooked and contains some different ingredients.

Provided by AshS6013

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb asparagus, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package orzo pasta, cooked and drained
3 cups diced cooked chicken
3 green onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
1 (2 ounce) package slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced (or powdered)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon sesame oil (or vegetable oil)
1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (careful, it's spicy!)

Steps:

  • Cook the garlic and ginger in the oil for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the red peppers and asparagus, and sautee for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sri racha; simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the orzo, chicken, and toasted almonds until well combined. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.7, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 52.5, Sodium 433.4, Carbohydrate 64.9, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 5, Protein 32.3

ORZO STIR FRY WITH VEGGIES



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This is another "clean the fridge" recipe but the ingredients are things that I think most people will have on hand. I enjoyed it and I hope you will too

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Onions

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

spray oil or Pam cooking spray
1 medium onion, chopped (apprx 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup mushroom, sliced
1/2 cup cooked carrot, chopped
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced (or less)
1/2 cup fresh peas or 1/2 cup frozen peas
1 1/2 cups cooked orzo pasta
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (or less)
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped or 1 tablespoon parsley
2 tablespoons ketjap manis
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Lightly spray a fry pan and brown the onions over medium heat, apprx 10 minutes.
  • Add mushrooms and garlic, strir fry 2 minutes.
  • Add Orzo, peas and carrots.
  • Add chili, cilantro & Ketjap Manis.
  • Mix well.
  • Cook until heated through & serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.5, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 46.6, Carbohydrate 109.9, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 9.7, Protein 20.2

Tips:

  • Use day-old orzo: This will help the orzo hold its shape and not become mushy.
  • Cook the orzo al dente: This means cooking it until it is just tender, but still has a slight bite to it.
  • Use a large skillet or wok: This will give you plenty of room to stir-fry the chicken and vegetables.
  • Heat the skillet or wok over high heat: This will help to sear the chicken and vegetables and create a nice stir-fry sauce.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add color, flavor, and nutrients to your stir-fry.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet or wok: This will prevent the chicken and vegetables from cooking evenly.
  • Stir-fry the chicken and vegetables in batches if necessary: This will help to prevent overcrowding and ensure that everything cooks evenly.
  • Add the sauce to the skillet or wok and stir-fry for a few minutes: This will help to thicken the sauce and coat the chicken and vegetables.
  • Serve the stir-fry over rice or noodles: This will make a complete and satisfying meal.

Conclusion:

This Asian chicken and orzo stir-fry is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The orzo cooks in just 10 minutes, and the stir-fry sauce is made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand. The chicken and vegetables are cooked in a flavorful sauce, and the orzo adds a nice chewy texture. This stir-fry is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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