Orange Ginger Ground Chicken Stir Fry

let's jazz up some ground chicken! 

I am always looking for new delicious ways to flavor ground chicken.  This combination of orange juice and ginger makes the chicken have a zesty Asian flavor that you can't get stop eating!

This recipe can be used for lunch or dinner!  I used this recipe when meal prepping my lunches for my first week back to school, and it was SUCH A HEALTHY TREAT!  This meal kept my taste buds happy and my stomach feeling satisfied.  

This recipe can be modified if needed. Instead of using the vegetables in the recipe { red pepper, peas, and broccoli }, you can totally choose your favorite veggies instead. 

I like leaving the broccoli and peppers raw because it gives this dish a much needed CRUNCH :).  Plus, the warm saucy chicken will cook the veggies just a tad right before eating. 

Alrighty, let's get goin' with some orange ginger chicken deliciousness! 

organce ginger ground chicken stir-fry 
makes about 6-7 servings

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 lbs ground chicken
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 1 head of broccoli, chopped
• 1 bag of frozen peas, cooked
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1 cup dry quinoa 
• 1/2 cup fresh basil, sliced into thin strips

ORANGE GINGER SAUCE

• 1 medium orange, juice and zested (makes about 3/4 c.)
• 1/4 c. coconut aminos or low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• sea salt and pepper, to taste
• 1-2 tsp red pepper flakes, for spiciness

1.  Cook quinoa according to package directions.

2.  In a large pan, cook ground chicken on medium heat.  Break the chicken into tiny pieces as it is cooking. 

3.  While chicken is cooking, prepare the Orange Ginger Sauce.  Mix all ingredients into a medium-size bowl together.

4.  Once chicken has finished cooking, add sauce into the pan.  Stir carefully and let mixture simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes. 

5.  Serve this flavorful chicken on top of quinoa and some chopped raw veggies.   Sprinkle with sesame seeds and basil strips. 

Enjoy!

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          Always craving good food,
                          Jillian