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Healthier Orange Chicken and Broccoli

A Fresh and Citrus taste that's easy to prepare right at home.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Chinese
Keyword Chicken, Healthy, Orange
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 people
Author Cook-Style-Eat

Ingredients

  • 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
  • ¼ cup Shredded Carrots
  • 2 cups Broccoli Florets
  • Green Onions
  • pinch Black Pepper (for taste)
  • 1 tsp. Cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp. Soy Sauce
  • 2 tsp. Rice Wine Vinegar (optional)
  • 2 tbsp. Sesame Oil
  • 2 tbsp. Olive Oil

Orange Chicken Sauce

  • 1 tbsp. Minced Garlic
  • ½ tsp. Ginger
  • 2 tbsp. Brown Sugar
  • 1 tbsp. Corn Starch
  • 2 tbsp. Water
  • ¼ cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp. Orange Zest
  • Fresh Juice from Orange
  • 1 tsp. Red Pepper Chili Flakes (optional)

Instructions

Cooking the Chicken

  • Rinse the chicken then pat dry.
  • Cut Chicken Breast into thin small strips and Place Chicken in a small mixing bowl.
  • To the Chicken Add Soy Sauce, Rice Wine Vinegar, Cornstarch and Black Pepper and Mix well.
  • Heat both oils in a medium size skillet over medium high heat.
  • In a small mixing bowl, add Brown Sugar, Red pepper chili flakes, Water, Soy Sauce, Juice from the half cut orange and zest. Mix well and set bowl aside.
  • To the heated skillet, add Shredded Carrots, Ginger, Garlic and Chicken.
  • Cook Chicken until the liquid has cooked out from the skillet and the chicken has turned a nice golden brown with a light crispy layer on the outside.
  • Then add the Sauce, Green Onions and some orange pieces and give it a good stir or toss. Ready to be served. Enjoy!

Cooking The Broccoli

  • Steam or light boil your Broccoli to your desired texture. (if boiling, please drain excess water off broccoli) then add fresh orange juice, Salt and pepper to taste. Serve on the side with cooked rice.