Citrus Chicken Stir Fry
Citrus Chicken Stir Fry delivers bright lemon notes and gingery warmth balanced by orange marmalade and tamari, coating tender chicken and crisp-tender vegetables. The glossy sauce clings to hearty whole-wheat noodles for a lively sweet-salty bite with a hint of zing. Great for a weeknight dinner when you want something fresh and satisfying.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Citrus Chicken Stir Fry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 39 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 78 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 54
- Heart Health
- 86
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 45
- Inflammatory
- 61
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil.
- 2
Stir in the whole-wheat noodles and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked through but still slightly firm, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
- 3
Combine the chicken stock, orange marmalade, tamari sauce, whole ginger root piece, and ground black pepper in a pot over medium-high heat.
- 4
Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium. Simmer until the sauce reduces and thickens; about 20 minutes.
- 5
Remove the sauce from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice and set aside.
- 6
Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 7
Cook and stir the chicken in the hot oil until golden, no longer pink in the center, and the juices run clear, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 8
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside, leaving the oil in the pan.
- 9
Cook and stir the stir-fry vegetables in the same skillet used for the chicken until they are almost tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
- 10
Remove the ginger root piece from the sauce and discard it.
- 11
Stir the chicken and sauce into the vegetables and cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
- 12
Serve over whole-wheat noodles.
- Calories 940.64 kcal High 47%
- Protein 72.9 g Good Source 146%
- Carbohydrate 123.99 g 45%
- Total Fat 15.34 g Moderate 20%
- Saturated Fat 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 140.61 mg High 47%
- Sodium 1531.67 mg High 67%
- Dietary Fiber 25.36 g Good Source 91%
- Total Sugars 23.71 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 123.74 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 2.93 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 285.92 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 283.54 mcg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin C 18.21 mg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Peanuts 🥜
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Citrus Chicken Stir Fry is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Stock, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 940.64 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Citrus Chicken Stir Fry made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Stock, Fresh Ginger, Lemon. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Citrus Chicken Stir Fry?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 940.64 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Citrus Chicken Stir Fry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 12 steps.
- Is Citrus Chicken Stir Fry healthy?
- Citrus Chicken Stir Fry has an easyChef Pro health score of 58/100. Per serving, it provides 940.64 calories and 72.9 g of protein, or 146% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1531.67 mg (67% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Peanuts, Soy, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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