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Healthier One Pan Orange Chicken and Broccoli
This Healthier One Pan Orange Chicken and Broccoli is a quick and healthy dinner made in about 20 minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 297 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 1 pound skinless boneless chicken thighs cut into bite sized pieces
- 4-6 cups broccoli florets from about two crowns
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- salt
- pepper
For The Orange Sauce:
- 1 cup fresh orange juice about 2 oranges
- Zest of one orange
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1-2 teaspoons Chili garlic sauce to taste
- 3-4 garlic cloves pressed or finely minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger root
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Optional Garnish
- sesame seeds
- red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients for orange sauce, set aside
- Heat oil in a sauté pan over medium high heat. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper. Allow chicken to sit undisturbed for a few minutes, until it starts to brown. Turn and allow to brown on the other side. Stir and continue to cook until cooked through (8-10 minutes).
- Add broccoli to pan and cover with a lid. Allow to steam until broccoli is bright green and tender, 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in orange sauce, stir everything to completely coat in sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until sauce has thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve right away over rice or cauliflower rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and red pepper flakes if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
297kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
108mg
(36%)
Sodium
462mg
(19%)
Potassium
713mg
(20%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
720IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
112.9mg
(125%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
1.9mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 297
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 297kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 462mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 713mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 720IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 112.9mg | 125% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.