Orange Chicken and Asparagus Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Calories
463 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Orange Chicken and Asparagus Recipe
Description
Orange Chicken and Asparagus Recipe brings together sliced chicken sautéed gently with garlic and red pepper flakes to infuse subtle heat. Adding chopped asparagus later preserves its crisp texture. The sauce made from fresh orange juice and zest, soy sauce, honey, and sesame seeds creates a well-rounded mix of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors. The sesame oil base adds richness during cooking.
The cooking method involving quick skillet sautéing ensures the chicken stays tender while the asparagus retains slight crunchiness. This balance highlights the fresh ingredients and the citrusy sauce that lightly coats the components. The recipe offers a colorful, bright dish suited for a balanced meal.
Serving the dish plain or over cooked rice provides versatility to suit different meal needs and preferences. Rice helps absorb the flavorful orange sauce, making it more filling. This dish works well for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings where fresh, home-cooked flavor is desired.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 oz chicken sliced into strips
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 cups asparagus chopped
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 orange juice and zest
- rice (optional)
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet. Sauté sliced chicken, garlic and red pepper flakes for about 7 minutes. Add chopped asparagus and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame seeds, and juice and zest of 1 orange. Add to skillet and cook for 1 minute. Serve plain or over rice of your choice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 463 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 463kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 429mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 755mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 2335IU | 47% |
| Vitamin C | 17.7mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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