Recipe
Orange and Almond Stir-Fry
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Serves: 4
This tangy chicken stir-fry is packed with flavour. Stir-fries are a delicious and easy way to ensure that you’re eating your vegetables – this one is teeming with broccoli, carrots, and celery. Almonds add a nutritious protein boost.
Ingredients
1 lb (0.5 kg)
boneless chicken, cut into strips
1/2 cup (125 mL)
orange juice
1 tsp (5 mL)
cornstarch
2 tbsp (30 mL)
vegetable oil
1
onion, medium, cut in half and thinly sliced
1 cup (250 mL)
carrots, thinly sliced
1
stalk celery, thinly sliced
2 cups (500 mL)
broccoli
1 tbsp (15 mL)
ginger, fresh, grated
1/4 cup (60 mL)
chicken broth
1 tbsp (15 mL)
orange zest, grated
1/2 tsp (2.5 mL)
salt
1/4 tsp (1.25 mL)
pepper
2 tbsp (30 mL)
slivered almonds, toasted
Instructions
1
Mix orange juice and cornstarch. Set aside.
2
In a wok or large skillet, stir fry chicken in oil for 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
3
Add onion, carrots and celery to wok and stir fry 2 minutes. Add broccoli, ginger root and chicken stock. Cover and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender crisp.
4
Return chicken to wok. Add orange juice mixture, orange rind, salt and pepper.
5
Cook until sauce is thickened, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with toasted almonds.
6
Serve immediately.