Description
A delicious and healthy recipe for Seared Orange Chicken and Broccoli, packed with flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix orange juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger.
- Combine chicken thighs with the marinade and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear until browned, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Add broccoli and a splash of water to the pan, cover, and cook until broccoli is tender, about 4 minutes.
- Stir in cornstarch to thicken the sauce, and garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken longer if possible.
- Serve with rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg