Simple Orange Chicken with Broccoli

Simple Orange Chicken with Broccoli is a chicken recipe built around canola oil, minced or grated fresh ginger and garlic cloves. Plan on 4 servings and about 30 minutes.

• Yield 4 servings
• Ready in 30 minutes
• Prep 15 minutes
• Cook 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 tablespoon minced or grated fresh ginger
• 2 garlic cloves (finely minced)
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1/2-inch strips)
• Salt and peper
• 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1-2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch (dissolved in 1 tablespoon water)

Instructions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

Give it a minute off the heat, then serve it while it is still hot.