Simple Orange Chicken with Broccoli
The recipe Simple Orange Chicken with Broccoli can be made in around 45 minutes. One portion of this dish contains about 27g of protein, 7g of fat, and a total of 206 calories. For $1.44 per serving, this recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. This recipe is liked by 9 foodies and cooks. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. A mixture of orange juice, canolan oil, water, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. Not a lot of people really liked this main course. It is brought to you by Mels Kitchen Café. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 69%, which is good. Similar recipes are Orange Chicken With Broccoli (Weight Watchers), Orange Chicken and Broccoli Rice Bowls, and Crock Pot Orange Chicken with Broccoli.
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch, dissolved in 1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon minced or grated fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup orange juice
1-2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest
Salt and peper
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup water
Equipment:
frying pan
Cooking instruction summary:
In a medium nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the ginger and garlic, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and add to the skillet. Saute until cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside. In the same skillet, combine the broccoli florets and the water, stirring to scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Cover the skillet and cook until the broccoli is crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Return the chicken to the pan and stir in the broth, orange juice, soy sauce, sugar and orange zest. Add the dissolved cornstarch mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce boils and thickens slightly. Serve over hot, cooked brown or white rice.
Step by step:
1. In a medium nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
2. Add the ginger and garlic, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and add to the skillet.
3. Saute until cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
4. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside. In the same skillet, combine the broccoli florets and the water, stirring to scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Cover the skillet and cook until the broccoli is crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Return the chicken to the pan and stir in the broth, orange juice, soy sauce, sugar and orange zest.
5. Add the dissolved cornstarch mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce boils and thickens slightly.
6. Serve over hot, cooked brown or white rice.
Nutrition Information:
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