Ground Orange Chicken is a 20-minute one-skillet meal with sweet, tangy, and savory flavor using lean ground chicken and a zesty homemade sauce.

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1 pound ground chicken

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 tablespoon ginger root, minced

2 teaspoons garlic, minced

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1 tablespoon rice wine

2 tablespoons water, divided

1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

4 teaspoons soy sauce

5 tablespoons sugar

5 tablespoons white vinegar

Zest of ½ orange

1 tablespoon cornstarch

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1. In a small bowl, whisk together rice wine, 2 tablespoons water, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and orange zest. Set aside.

2. In another bowl, dissolve 1 tablespoon cornstarch in 1 tablespoon water. Set aside.

3. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and let brown undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes.

4. Break chicken into crumbles. Continue cooking until fully browned, about 2 to 3 more minutes.

5. Add garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper. Stir and cook for 10 to 15 seconds until fragrant.

6. Pour in the prepared orange sauce. Bring to a boil while stirring.

7. Add cornstarch slurry. Stir and cook until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.

8. Serve hot over rice or vegetables.

Use ground turkey or pork for variation.

Double the sauce if serving over rice or noodles.

Make gluten-free by using tamari instead of soy sauce.

Add broccoli or bell peppers for extra vegetables.