Orange Chicken Stir-Fry with Crispy Chow Mein
Orange Chicken Stir-Fry with Crispy Chow Mein pairs tender bites of chicken with a bright, citrusy orange-soy glaze that’s lightly sweet and garlicky. The contrast of juicy chicken, fresh bean sprouts, and crunchy chow mein noodles makes it special, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual weekend meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Orange Chicken Stir-Fry with Crispy Chow Mein, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, salt, garlic, and brown sugar, and mix well.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. When the oil starts to bubble, add the chicken. Sauté until cooked through and no longer pink inside, about 7 to 10 minutes.
- 3
Add the orange sauce mixture to the chicken and cook until the sauce starts to bubble. Add flour a little at a time until the sauce thickens to your preference. Add bean sprouts and cook for 1 minute; serve hot over chow mein noodles.
- Calories 602.98 kcal High 30%
- Protein 63.04 g Good Source 126%
- Carbohydrate 58.36 g 21%
- Total Fat 14.34 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 1.5 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 140.72 mg High 47%
- Sodium 1074.02 mg High 47%
- Dietary Fiber 1.32 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 8.95 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 53.91 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 4.15 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 708.15 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 52.72 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 33.31 mg Good Source 37%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Orange Chicken Stir Fry with Crispy Chow Mein is a Chinese dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Bean Sprouts, Brown Sugar, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 602.98 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Orange Chicken Stir-Fry with Crispy Chow Mein?
- It is a Chinese stir fry recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Orange Chicken Stir-Fry with Crispy Chow Mein made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Bean Sprouts, Brown Sugar, Chicken Breast, Chow Mein Noodles. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Orange Chicken Stir-Fry with Crispy Chow Mein?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Orange Chicken Stir-Fry with Crispy Chow Mein?
- About 45 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 602.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Orange Chicken Stir-Fry with Crispy Chow Mein easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Orange Chicken Stir-Fry with Crispy Chow Mein healthy?
- Orange Chicken Stir-Fry with Crispy Chow Mein has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 602.98 calories and 63.04 g of protein, or 126% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1074.02 mg (47% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.5 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Soy, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, 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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