Description

Craving a quick dinner that hits all the right notes? This Orange Ground Chicken recipe is sweet, tangy, savory, and absolutely packed with flavor. It’s a deliciously easy recipe that transforms ground chicken into a sticky-sauced delight, perfect for busy weeknights or when you need fresh dinner ideas fast. With just a few pantry staples and bright, zesty orange juice, this dish brings bold takeout flavor home—without the grease or the wait. Serve it over steamed rice for a healthy snack-turned-dinner option the whole family will love.

This recipe fits beautifully into any collection of easy dinner recipes, quick weeknight meals, or better-for-you food ideas.

Ingredients

1 lb ground chicken

1 tablespoon sesame oil (or vegetable oil)

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated

1/2 cup fresh orange juice

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons hoisin sauce (optional)

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey

1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (mixed)

Salt and pepper to taste

Chopped green onions and sesame seeds, for garnish

Steamed white rice, for serving

Instructions

Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Stir in garlic and ginger. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
In a bowl, whisk orange juice, soy sauce, hoisin, rice vinegar, and brown sugar.
Pour the sauce into the skillet with the chicken. Stir to coat evenly.
Stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer for 3–5 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
Serve over rice, topped with green onions and sesame seeds.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner