Clementine Chicken Stir Fry

When winter calls for comforting meals with added nutrition, this Clementine Chicken Stir Fry delivers. This fresh, vibrant meal is designed to support immune health when you need that most! Clementines and colorful vegetables like broccoli, bell pepper, and snow peas are rich in vitamin C, helping your body stay resilient during cold and flu season. Lean chicken and fiber-filled brown rice make this dish both nourishing and satisfying.

Active Prep Time: 20 mins ∙ Cook Time: 15 mins ∙ Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into ¾-inch strips
2 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
2 teaspoons Chinese five spice powder, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
1 small bunch broccoli, cut into florets
1 1/2 cups sliced carrots
1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
1 1/2 cups snow peas, ends trimmed
Zest and juice of 1 clementine or Mandarin orange
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
Segments of 2 clementine or Mandarin oranges
2 cups cooked brown rice
Sliced green onions and sesame seeds, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

Toss chicken in 1 ½ tablespoons of the cornstarch and 1 teaspoon of the five spice powder to lightly coat.

Heat vegetable and sesame oil in a very large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and lightly brown on one side.

Flip chicken and add broccoli, stir frying 2 minutes before adding the remaining vegetables. Stir fry until vegetables are crisp-tender.

Meanwhile, whisk together orange juice, zest, soy sauce, honey, and remaining ½ tablespoon of cornstarch. 

Reduce heat to medium and stir the orange segments and orange juice mixture into the skillet, stir frying 1 minute, just until sauce has thickened and coats the meat and vegetables.

Serve with cooked brown rice, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.

About the Spice:
Chinese five-spice powder is a traditional blend that combines warm, sweet-savory flavors, often including cinnamon, star anise, fennel, cloves, and pepper. It adds depth without heat.

No five-spice on hand?
No problem. You can substitute with a simple, pantry-friendly mix of cinnamon, ginger, garlic powder, and a pinch of black or white pepper for a similar warm flavor that lets the fresh clementine shine.

Calories per serving: 400 ∙ Fat: 9g ∙ Net Carbs: 44g ∙ Fiber: 7.5g ∙ Sugars: 15g ∙ Protein: 31g