Quick Orange and Lemon Chicken

Zesty orange and lemon chicken stir-fry served alongside garlic-infused Chinese greens and fluffy steamed long-grain rice.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 546.1 kcals 2184.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 70.3 grams 281.3 grams
Fat 13.7 grams 54.6 grams
Protein 35.6 grams 142.2 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tsp
Cornflour
for marinade
CondimentsSauces
2
tsp
Light Soy Sauce
for marinade
Fruits
2
tbsp
Orange Zest
finely chopped
1
tbsp
Lemon Zest
finely chopped
GrainsCereals
400
ml
Long-Grain Rice
measured by volume
Liquids
1
tsp
Shaoxing Rice Wine
or dry sherry
Meat
450
g
Chicken Breasts
boneless, skinned, cut into 2.5cm cubes
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Salt
for chicken seasoning
1
pinch
White Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
3
tbsp
Coriander
fresh, finely chopped
3
cloves
Garlic
finely sliced
2
tsp
Salt
for greens seasoning
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Groundnut Oil
for chicken
2
tsp
Sesame Oil
for finishing
1
tbsp
Groundnut Oil
for greens
Vegetables
750
g
Chinese Greens
choi sum or bok choi

Steps

  • Combine chicken, soy sauce, rice wine, and cornflour in a bowl and chill for 15 minutes.
  • Place rice in a heavy pan with 600ml of water.
  • Boil rice uncovered for 15 minutes until surface liquid evaporates and small indentations form.
  • Cover tightly, reduce heat to low, cook for 15 minutes, and rest for 5 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a wok until smoking and add chicken, salt, pepper, and citrus zests.
  • Stir-fry for 4 minutes, stir in sesame oil for 3 minutes, then add coriander for 1 minute.
  • Stir-fry garlic and salt in hot oil for 15 seconds before adding Chinese greens.
  • Cook greens for 3 to 4 minutes until wilted but crisp and serve with chicken and rice.