{"id":20868,"date":"2018-02-17T12:59:59","date_gmt":"2018-02-17T17:59:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/?p=20868"},"modified":"2024-02-25T21:49:50","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T02:49:50","slug":"orange-ginger-chicken-fried-rice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/orange-ginger-chicken-fried-rice","title":{"rendered":"Orange Ginger Chicken Fried Rice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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<\/strong><\/a> is one of my favourites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n[feast_advanced_jump_to]\n\n\n

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Calories in Orange Chicken Fried Rice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy this Orange Chicken Fried Rice, which serves 2 people and has 392 calories per serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you're looking for more recipes within the same calorie range, you'll find an abundance of options in my dedicated collection of\u00a0300+ calorie recipes.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you're following a calorie-controlled diet or a healthy eating plan, it's important to calculate your daily calorie intake using a reliable calorie calculator. Please note that the calorie counts provided are estimates and can vary based on specific ingredients and serving sizes. Personalizing your calculations is essential to meet your individual needs. By using a calorie calculator, you can make informed choices and stay on track with your dietary goals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ingredients Needed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To prepare this delectable Orange Chicken Fried Rice, here are some notes on the ingredients used:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Chicken<\/strong>\u00a0- Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs<\/strong>: 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<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Garlic:<\/strong> fresh minced garlic, but you can use lazy garlic or garlic paste if you prefer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Ginger:<\/strong> fresh grated ginger root<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Orange Juice<\/strong>: the juice of one fresh small orange<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Soy Sauce<\/strong>: Just all purpose soy sauce is used here, if you can't get all purpose, use equal amounts of light and dark soy sauce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Chilli Flakes:<\/strong> add a little heat and is optional<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Honey<\/strong> - imparts some sweetness and balances the flavours, maple syrup can be used as a substitute<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Kale Slaw Mix<\/strong>: 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<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Courgette (zucchini): <\/strong>this is optional and was just some veg I had to use up. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Cooked Rice: <\/strong>use cooked long grain rice and make sure it is chilled for this dish otherwise it will become a starchy sticky mess. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Salt and Pepper<\/strong> - Basic yet essential flavour enhancers; season the dish to taste.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. Low Calorie Spray<\/strong> - I use an olive oil spray without added emulsifiers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    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!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Variations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Orange Chicken Fried Rice offers endless versatility to cater to all tastes and dietary needs. Here are some adaptations to spice up your meal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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