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Take a break from your predictable dinner recipes and make this Sticky Orange Ginger Chicken.  This nutritious chicken dinner is bursting with flavor!  It is sure to be a new family favorite.

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Easy Chicken Dinner Recipe

Dinnertime can get a little hectic after a long day.  Many nights I am totally unprepared and we have sandwiches for dinner.

To avoid these dinnertime failures, I keep Fresh Chicken ready and in my refrigerator.  Then it is all about the sauce.  We like our chicken moist and drenched in a flavorful sauce or glaze. This way I could eat chicken every night without getting bored.

Barbeque chicken, lemon chicken, spicy chicken, teriyaki chicken, garlic chicken . . . the possibilities are endless.

This Sticky Orange Ginger Chicken will be making a regular appearance in my dinner rotation.  And with the help of Fresh Chicken I’ll be serving my family satisfying, flavorful and nutritious meals instead of boring sandwiches.

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So pick up some Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts in the fresh meat section of your local grocer.  Then get started on this Sticky Orange Ginger Chicken.  It’s a quick and easy crowd-pleasing meal!

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Sticky Orange Ginger Chicken

Take a break from your predictable dinner recipes and make this Sticky Orange Ginger Chicken.  This nutritious chicken dinner is bursting with flavor!  It is sure to be a new family favorite.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: ginger chicken, orange chicken
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 698kcal
Author: Nicole Harris

Ingredients

Sticky Orange Ginger Sauce

  • 1/2 Cup Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar
  • 1/2 Cup Fresh Orange Juice 2 oranges
  • Zest from 2 Oranges
  • 2-3 Garlic Cloves - grated
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Ginger - peeled and grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt

Chicken

  • 2 Tyson Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 2 Tablespoons Cooking Oil
  • Salt/Pepper

Instructions

Sauce

  • Heat sugar and vinegar in a pot over medium heat until sugar is completely dissolved and mixture is bubbling. (about 2 minutes)
  • Reduce heat to medium/low. Add orange juice and zest. Heat for 3-4 minutes until liquid begins to simmer. Add grated garlic, ginger and salt.
  • Continue to simmer while stirring frequently. Remove from heat once sauce is syrupy and thickened. (about 10 minutes) Set aside.

Chicken

  • Using a non-stick pan; heat cooking oil over medium heat for 2 minutes.
  • Pat dry chicken breasts and lightly coat with salt and pepper.
  • Reduce heat to medium and place chicken breasts into pan.
  • Cook chicken 5 minutes, flip and cook for 5-7 more minutes.*
  • Add sauce to pan. Cook for 6-8 more minutes while spooning sauce over chicken.
  • Once chicken is cooked through, remove from heat.
  • Serve with fresh steamed vegetables. Spoon pan sauce over chicken and vegetables.

Notes

*Cooking time varies depending on thickness of chicken breasts.
Double this recipe for a family of four. Sauce will require additional cooking time when doubled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 698kcal | Carbohydrates: 95g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 650mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 79g
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Note: Chicken must be cooked to an internal temperature of 170 degrees for boneless products and 180 degrees for bone in chicken products.

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Nicole Harris is the recipe creator behind WonkyWonderful, sharing fast, budget-friendly meals for busy families. Since 2012 she’s been developing 30-minute dinners, kid-approved favorites, and holiday dishes with flair - all with real ingredients and no fuss. She grew up stretching simple pantry staples into something delicious, and that shows up in every recipe: easy, affordable, and full of flavor. Read more...

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61 Comments

  1. I’ve been wanting to try Chinese Lemon Chicken but this orange version sounds delicious!

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    1. Thanks Liz! It is a nice change from my regular chicken dinner recipes.

  5. One recipe that I have to try soon is cilantro chicken marinade it sounds so good.

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    1. Oh, I love cilantro with a passion! That sounds delicious!

  10. I love to make my chicken wild rice soup recipe for guests. It is always a hit.

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  13. my favorites are chicken fettuchini and chicken marsala. 🙂 or a good big greek chicken salad !:) thank you!!!

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  18. My favorite crowd pleasing dinner that brings everyone in my family to the table every time without hesitation is my spicy chicken tacos.

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  20. We like to marinate chicken, then put it on skewers with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers and pineapple and put it on the grill, then serve over rice. It’s easy and everyone likes is.

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