Enjoy a fragrant, zesty twist on traditional fried rice with our Orange Ginger Chicken Fried Rice - a delightful bowl that's perfect for lunch or dinner.
Gotta love a quick bowl of fried rice - so quick to make and incredibly tasty with such basic ingredients. This more traditional Chicken Fried Rice is one of my favourites.
But tonight, as I set out to whip up this favourite, I decided to add a little twist to the flavour. I squeezed in some juice from fresh oranges and added the lovely taste of fresh ginger from ginger root.
Just those two ingredients alone make a perfect combo, but when you add them to chicken, rice, and some healthy veggies, it turns into an amazing complete meal.
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Calories in Orange Chicken Fried Rice
Enjoy this Orange Chicken Fried Rice, which serves 2 people and has 392 calories per serving.
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Ingredients Needed
To prepare this delectable Orange Chicken Fried Rice, here are some notes on the ingredients used:
- Chicken - Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs: these are the best choice for this recipe as they remain much more tender in a bake and impart a lot of flavour compared to chicken breast, but you can use chicken breast if you prefer
- Garlic: fresh minced garlic, but you can use lazy garlic or garlic paste if you prefer
- Ginger: fresh grated ginger root
- Orange Juice: the juice of one fresh small orange
- Soy Sauce: Just all purpose soy sauce is used here, if you can't get all purpose, use equal amounts of light and dark soy sauce.
- Chilli Flakes: add a little heat and is optional
- Honey - imparts some sweetness and balances the flavours, maple syrup can be used as a substitute
- Kale Slaw Mix: this is just a bag of shredded vegetables perfect for stir fries, if you can't get this swap for any stir fry greens you like
- Courgette (zucchini): this is optional and was just some veg I had to use up.
- Cooked Rice: use cooked long grain rice and make sure it is chilled for this dish otherwise it will become a starchy sticky mess.
- Salt and Pepper - Basic yet essential flavour enhancers; season the dish to taste.
- Low Calorie Spray - I use an olive oil spray without added emulsifiers.
Once you've gathered all the ingredients and prepared them accordingly, you're all set to create this easy and delightful recipe. See the recipe card for specific quantities and instructions. Happy cooking!
Variations
Orange Chicken Fried Rice offers endless versatility to cater to all tastes and dietary needs. Here are some adaptations to spice up your meal:
Alternative Proteins:
- Shrimp: For a seafood variation, cook until pink and mix in for a delightful twist.
- Pork: Sliced thinly, offer a robust flavour alternative to chicken.
Veggie Add-ins:
- Bell Peppers: Their sweetness adds a colourful crunch, enhancing the dish's zest.
- Carrots: Julienned carrots contribute sweetness and crunch, boosting the dish's health factor.
- Mushrooms: Include sliced mushrooms for an earthy depth that complements the ginger and garlic.
This dish's charm lies in its adaptability, encouraging culinary exploration with different proteins and veggies. Adjust based on your pantry or cravings, ensuring a delightful balance of flavours and textures.
Easy Quick Veggies for Stir-Fries
The veggies in this Orange Ginger Chicken Fried Rice are not just an afterthought; they're super quick to prepare, adding both flavour and nutrition with minimal effort. For this dish, I lean on a trusty Kale Slaw bag mix, an ingenious blend of shredded kale and broccoli stalks. Yes, you read that correctly - broccoli stalks! If you've been trimming those parts off your broccoli and discarding them, it's time for a rethink. These stalks, often overlooked, are a treasure trove of taste and texture. They can be grated, julienned, or even spiraled, shining equally in stir-fries or as a crunchy addition to salads.
Should these convenient kale slaw mixes elude you, fear not. Substitute with any similar stir-fry green mix of your choice. This simple switch ensures your Orange Ginger Chicken Fried Rice remains a beacon of healthful eating, proving that speedy, delicious meals don't have to compromise on nutrition.
More Rice Recipes
Love a rice recipe? check out some of these other delicious meals:
- One Pot Savoury Rice
- One Pot Coconut Chicken Curry Rice
- Teriyaki Chicken and Rice Bowl
- Spanish Chicken and Rice
- Spicy Beef, Beans and Rice
- One Pot Cowboy Rice
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Recipe Card
Orange Ginger Chicken Fried Rice
Enjoy a fragrant, zesty twist on traditional fried rice with our Orange Ginger Chicken Fried Rice - a delightful bowl that's perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken thighs (trimmed of visible fat), sliced into small strips
- 1 cup (200g) of cooked cold rice (long grain or basmati)
- 1 courgette (zucchini), halved and sliced thinly
- 2 cups of kale slaw (or use any stir fry greens)
- juice of 1 small orange
- 2 teaspoon of freshly grated ginger
- 1 clove of garlic, crushed
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- pinch of red chilli flakes
- salt and black pepper
- low calorie spray
Instructions
- Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat and spray with low-calorie spray.
- Add chicken to the pan, season with salt and black pepper, and fry until golden.
- Stir in the juice of 1 small orange, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, honey, and a pinch of chilli flakes. Cook until the sauce thickens and just coats the chicken.
- Add the slaw and courgette to the pan, stir-frying for a couple of minutes.
- Mix in the rice and another couple of sprays of low-calorie spray. Use the back of a wooden spoon to break up any large rice clumps, stir-frying until the rice is thoroughly heated through.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
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- Gluten Free Friendly - use gluten free soy sauce
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Nutrition Information
Yield 2 Serving Size 1 SERVINGAmount Per Serving Calories 392Total Fat 8gSaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 34mgSodium 977mgCarbohydrates 57gFiber 3gSugar 13gProtein 27g
Amanda Robinson says
This is a lovely recipe. Due to the cold weather here the supermarket did not have the ingredients, so I used red pepper, broccoli and bean sprouts for the vegetables. For my own twist I added 1 tsp Chinese 5 Spice and 1 tbsp extra soy sauce to the coating sauce. And 1 more each of the 5 spice and soy sauce and 2 scrambled eggs just to warm through. Yum!!
Shevy (Slimming Eats) says
sounds like a yummy variation, thanks for sharing.