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Orange Chicken Bowls

Orange Chicken Bowls

5 from 1 vote
586 Calories | 57g Protein
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Equipment

Servings: Makes 4

Ingredients
 

For the Chicken:

  • 2 lbs chicken breast cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

For the Orange Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup orange juice fresh squeezed if possible
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 4 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated (or 1/2 tsp ground)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water slurry

For the rice

  • 1 cups dry jasmine rice cook according to package or rice cooker
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar

For the Oven Roasted Broccoli

  • 1 lb broccoli florets
  • olive oil spray
  • 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp Red pepper flakes for heat

Optional Garnishes:

  • green onions
  • sesame seeds

Instructions
 

Cook the Rice:

  • Start your rice according to package directions (or in your rice cooker). Set aside.
    1 cups dry jasmine rice, 1 tbsp rice vinegar

Roast the Broccoli:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss broccoli with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway.
    1 lb broccoli florets, olive oil spray, 1/2 tbsp garlic powder, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, ½ tsp Red pepper flakes

Prep the Chicken:

  • Toss diced chicken with cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add chicken and cook 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
    2 lbs chicken breast, 2 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper

Make the Sauce:

  • In the same skillet, whisk together orange juice, zest, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook 2–3 minutes until thickened and glossy.
    1/2 cup orange juice, 1 tbsp orange zest, 4 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp fresh ginger, 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water

Combine & Assemble:

  • Return chicken to the pan, tossing until fully coated in the orange sauce.
  • Portion rice, roasted broccoli, and orange chicken into 4 meal prep containers. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
    green onions, sesame seeds

Nutrition

Calories: 586kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 57gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 1467mgPotassium: 1410mgFiber: 4gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 920IUVitamin C: 122mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 3mg