Stir-Fried Macadamia Chicken with Citrus-Ginger Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

Tender chicken pieces stir-fried with crunchy macadamia nuts in a zesty citrus-ginger sauce that brightens every bite. This Asian-inspired comfort-food recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breast, macadamia nuts, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 400g, cut into 1-inch cubes chicken breast
• 1/2 cup, roughly chopped macadamia nuts
• 1 tbsp, finely grated fresh ginger
• 1/4 cup, freshly squeezed orange juice
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 2 stalks, sliced thinly green onions
• 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
• 1 tsp mixed with 2 tbsp water cornstarch

The wok we’d stir-fry this in → Best Woks for 2026: Carbon Steel, Nonstick & Flat-Bottom Picks + Buying Guide

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 400g chicken breast cubes and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through.
2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger to the wok, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
3. Step 3: Pour in 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp sesame oil, stirring to combine the sauce. Bring to a simmer.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1/2 cup roughly chopped macadamia nuts and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes, then add the cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water) to thicken the sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce coats the chicken and nuts.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 thinly sliced green onions over the dish before serving.