Description
Orange Chicken Fried Rice is a vibrant and satisfying one-pan dish that captures the essence of your favorite takeout meal right in your kitchen. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this easy recipe combines succulent chicken, colorful vegetables, and a zesty orange sauce for a delightful flavor explosion. With minimal cleanup and quick preparation, it’s an ideal choice for families looking for a comforting and delicious dinner option that even picky eaters will enjoy. Customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins to make it uniquely yours!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 cups uncooked long grain white rice
- 12 oz frozen mixed vegetables
- 4 eggs
- Low sodium soy sauce
- Orange sauce (store-bought)
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package directions; cool and refrigerate.
- Cut the chicken into small cubes; season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, and seasonings. Coat the chicken cubes in this mixture.
- Heat sesame oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook the coated chicken until golden brown.
- Add chopped turkey turkey bacon to the skillet and stir until cooked through.
- Incorporate refrigerated rice and frozen vegetables; drizzle with oil if needed.
- Stir in soy sauce for seasoning; create a well in the center of the rice and scramble in whisked eggs.
- Toss cooked chicken with orange sauce before serving over the fried rice; garnish with green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 210mg