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Orange glazed chicken rice bowl with peppers and onion

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Orange-Ginger Chicken Rice Bowls

Bright orange-glazed chicken with peppers and onion over rice—sticky, savory, and faster than delivery.

Developed for DishGal · Updated 2026-08-18

30-Minute DinnersEasy Chicken Recipes
Prep15 min
Cook17 min
Total32 min
Cost$3.50

Directions

  1. Coat chicken

    Toss chicken with 2 tablespoons cornstarch and a pinch of salt.

  2. Brown

    Heat oil in a large skillet and cook chicken until browned and nearly cooked through.

  3. Add vegetables

    Add bell pepper and onion and stir-fry 3 minutes.

  4. Sauce

    Whisk orange juice, zest, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic. Pour into the pan and simmer 2 minutes.

  5. Thicken and serve

    Stir in the cornstarch slurry until glossy. Serve over rice with scallions and sesame seeds.

Why this works

Why it worksFresh orange juice gives acidity and aroma that bottled sauces often lack.
Why it worksA light cornstarch coat helps sauce cling to the chicken.
Why it worksVegetables cook briefly so the bowl keeps crunch.

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Swaps & notes

Easy swaps

  • Use shrimp or tofu.
  • Add broccoli or snow peas.
  • Use honey instead of brown sugar.

Cook notes

  • Zest the orange before juicing it.
  • Do not add the slurry until the sauce is simmering.

Storage

Refrigerate up to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave with a splash of water.

Questions

Can I make it less sweet?

Reduce brown sugar to 2 teaspoons.

Can I use bottled orange juice?

Yes, but fresh juice and zest taste brighter.

Is this spicy?

No. Add crushed red pepper if you want heat.

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1. Coat chickenToss chicken with 2 tablespoons cornstarch and a pinch of salt.
2. BrownHeat oil in a large skillet and cook chicken until browned and nearly cooked through.
3. Add vegetablesAdd bell pepper and onion and stir-fry 3 minutes.
4. SauceWhisk orange juice, zest, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic. Pour into the pan and simmer 2 minutes.
5. Thicken and serveStir in the cornstarch slurry until glossy. Serve over rice with scallions and sesame seeds.