This simple and flavorful Orange Sesame Chicken Quinoa is a protein-packed healthy lunch or dinner option that comes together easily, can be made in advance, and is bursting with fresh citrus flavor!
It’s a clean eating recipe that tastes delicious and will give you plenty of energy to stay fit and active this year!
It’s no secret that I love to prepare seasonally-inspired dishes that highlight the fresh produce that’s available at any given time of year (hence, the name of my blog!).
Since oranges (and citrus in general) are some of our favorite winter fruits, it’s probably not surprising that I’ve been using them in my cooking a lot recently.
Super Quick Orange Sesame Chicken
I love this particular dish because it’s easy to prepare (less than 30 minutes from start to finish, guys!), and it can be made in advance. It’s great served warm right after you make it, but it’s equally good at room temp or chilled.
The Ingredients
The quinoa is fluffy yet satisfying — thanks to tons of protein from the quinoa itself, as well as the chicken and edamame that I toss into the mix.
Freshly-squeezed orange juice, orange zest, and green onions keep it light and fresh, while the sesame and soy sauce add a great warmth and depth of flavor. Salty, sweet, and savory…all in one healthy dish!
Enjoy this clean eating lunch or dinner option, friends! It’s a great way to stay on track this season and throughout the New Year!
Top Tips For Making Orange Sesame Chicken Quinoa
- Serve this dish at room temperature or cold
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days
- You can use rotisserie chicken or leftover roast chicken to speed things up
- Feel free to add in extra veggies
- Couscous would also work well in the recipe
More Healthy Chicken Recipes You Might Like:
- 5-Ingredients Swiss Chicken
- Crispy Roast Chicken with Veggies
- Dump and Bake Jerk Chicken
- Maria’s Ranch Chicken Kabobs
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Orange Sesame Chicken Quinoa
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups quinoa
- 3 navel oranges peeled and segments diced
- 1 cup cooked diced chicken
- ½ cup shelled edamame can substitute with peas
- 4 green onions sliced
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the quinoa in a strainer. Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
- Place quinoa in a large bowl. Stir in orange segments, chicken, edamame, and green onion.
- Prepare vinaigrette by placing orange juice, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and orange zest in a jar. Shake until completely combined.
- Dress quinoa mixture with the vinaigrette. Garnish with sesame seeds, if desired.
- Serve warm, at room temperature, or cold.
Notes
- Serve this dish at room temperature or cold
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days
- You can use rotisserie chicken or leftover roast chicken to speed things up
- Feel free to add in extra veggies
- Couscous would also work well in the recipe
Can you share the temperature details with me please
Cool. This recipe seems to be awesome with taste and way of cooking. I will add to my cooking list and try at this weekend. Will be back with reviews and ideas soon.
I used normal onions instead of green onions and it turned out BEST! everyone loved it.Thanks for the recipe!!
Great, thank you!
This recipe looks yummy. However, I would love to add some pieces of pineapple to make it tastier.
Really delicious, thanks for sharing.
I tried this recipe, it great. Thanks
LOVED every bit of it. Thanks !!
Healthy and tasty recipes are always liked by everyone.
Looked so yummy and delicious. My mouth is full of watering right now.. haha
Well that’s really a unique recipe.
Thanks for sharing this..
Simply wow!
This recipe looks amazing. I will try to make them this weekend.