Description
Orange Chicken Fried Rice is a delightful one-pan meal that brings the vibrant flavors of your favorite takeout right to your kitchen. This dish features tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a tantalizing orange sauce that bursts with flavor. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, it’s quick to prepare and can easily be customized with your choice of veggies and spices. Not only does this dish appeal to both kids and adults, but it also makes for excellent leftovers that can be reheated throughout the week. Dive into this comforting, satisfying meal and enjoy a taste of Asian-inspired cuisine at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 cups uncooked long grain white rice
- 4 strips turkey turkey bacon
- 12 oz frozen mixed vegetables
- 4 eggs
- Low sodium soy sauce
- Orange sauce (store-bought)
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Chili powder
- 2 tbsp butter
- Sesame oil (or any oil)
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package directions; let cool.
- Cut chicken into small cubes and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, and seasonings. Coat chicken pieces in the mixture.
- Heat sesame oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken until golden brown.
- Add chopped turkey turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Stir in pre-cooked rice and vegetables; drizzle with oil if needed.
- Season with soy sauce; create a well in the center of rice mixture for eggs.
- Crack in whisked eggs; stir until cooked through.
- Toss cooked chicken with orange sauce before adding it to the skillet; mix well.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 160mg