Holy $#@%! I am in Whole30 heaven with this Orange Chicken stir fry!
I love that this Panda Express-inspired Orange Chicken is one the whole family can enjoy, my kiddos loved it and so did I (obviously). It’s saucy, savory, tangy and one that you’ll come back to making ALL THE TIME!
Whole30 Chinese Orange Chicken

Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 4 tbsp avocado or olive oil
- 2 tbsp Arrowroot flour
- 2 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1- inch chunk ginger peeled and grated
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1/3 cup orange juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- 1 scallion sliced (green part only)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds or to taste
- crushed red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the orange juice, rice vinegar, coconut aminos, fish sauce, and ginger. Set aside.
- Cut the chicken breasts against the grain into thin strips. Season with salt and pepper all over and toss to coat evenly. Now add arrowroot flour and toss to coat evenly.
- Heat avocado oil and sesame oil over medium-high heat in a large non-stick skillet.
- Add chicken to the hot skillet and spread so that it is in a single layer if possible. Sear on all sides until golden brown, about 7 minutes.
- Add sliced garlic and saute for about 30 seconds with the chicken, being careful not to burn.
- Add chicken broth and using a sturdy spoon, scrape up as much brown bits as possible.
- Pour in the sauce, toss to coat. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer. Cook, stirring often, until sauce is thick and reduced by nearly half, about 5 minutes.
- Add in the ¾ of the orange zest (reserve the rest for garnish).
- Serve and garnish with sliced scallions, crushed red pepper flakes, toasted sesame seeds and little orange zest.
16 Comments
Victoria Neikirk
June 27, 2022 at 11:34 pmAbsolutely fantastic meal!! Amazing flavors, measurements were perfect! Thank you!!
Leanne
April 8, 2022 at 11:53 pmHow many servings does this yield?
Thank you!
Alex
April 10, 2022 at 4:18 pmserves 4
July
February 18, 2022 at 2:10 amI’m not sure what happened but the sauce came out super snotty! Is this recipe in the defined dish cook book? I couldn’t find it
Alex
February 24, 2022 at 7:17 pmHi!!! I have a Paleo Lemon Chicken in the new book (The Comfortable Kitchen) that you can find!
Debbie
December 11, 2021 at 12:47 amLove this – so much flavor! My husband loves every one of your recipes & that is saying a lot. Thank you!
Caitlin Sheary
October 28, 2021 at 3:02 amSo good! All of your recipes are hits in our house!
Alex
October 28, 2021 at 12:30 pmso happy you enjoy!!
Meghan
October 19, 2021 at 9:57 pmIs rice vinegar okay for Whole30 or should we sub for that?
Alex
October 20, 2021 at 4:54 pmYes, rice vinegar is Whole30 compatible!
Haley
October 18, 2021 at 11:39 pmThis was great Alex! I love your stir frys
Jen Powers
August 16, 2021 at 2:29 amAnother winner! So easy, so delicious!!
Gabby
June 23, 2021 at 8:58 pmCan you make this a day in advance?
Alex
June 24, 2021 at 11:49 amHi! It’s best the day of, but you can definitely meal prep this and reheat. It’s still delicious.
Stephanie @ Long Distance Baking
May 11, 2021 at 12:49 amMade this tonight and it was a hit! Love how quick it comes together as well
Kelly
March 3, 2021 at 1:26 pmThis recipe is SO GOOD!! I’ve made it 3 times now abs everyone loves it.