CITRUS CHICKEN STIR-FRY

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Citrus brightens up the dinner table in this stress-free chicken dish from Janice Mitchell in Aurora, Colorado. With plenty of sauce, the healthy stir-fry tastes great over rice.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon cornstarch
2/3 cup orange juice
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
3 large carrots, julienned
1 medium onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1/3 cup reduced-sugar orange marmalade
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and orange juice until smooth; set aside. Combine the salt, ginger and pepper; sprinkle over chicken. Set aside., In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry carrots and onion in 1 teaspoon oil until crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm. , In the same pan, stir-fry chicken in remaining oil until no longer pink. Stir in the marmalade, brown sugar and lemon juice until marmalade is dissolved. , Return carrot mixture to the pan. Stir orange juice mixture; add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 562mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Jennifer Tharpe
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Hkm Saraf
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This stir-fry is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have some on hand, and it's a great way to make a quick and easy meal.


Andjelani Kapela
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I can have it on the table in less than 30 minutes.


Suleman Azad
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This is one of my favorite stir-fry recipes. The sauce is so flavorful, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.


Alistair Netta
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I've made this stir-fry several times now, and I've never been disappointed. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Payton Adams
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet and tangy sauce.


Macy Jenson
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I'm not a big fan of citrus flavors, but I actually really enjoyed this stir-fry. The sauce was perfectly balanced, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Harvey Boswell
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I made this dish for a party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Alexcis m
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This stir-fry is so easy to make, and it's a great weeknight meal. I always have the ingredients on hand.


REHAN WARRIOR
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The citrus and the ginger really complement each other.


Nathaniel Netshiswinzhe
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some rotisserie chicken I had on hand, and it turned out great!


Angel Carrera
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I've made this stir-fry several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sauce is perfectly balanced, and the chicken is always cooked to perfection.


Quaynor Desmond
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This citrus chicken stir-fry was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I especially liked the addition of the orange zest, which gave the dish a bright, citrusy flavor.