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orange chicken broccoli with rice stir fry​

Perfect Chicken, Rice & Broccoli: Easy Balanced Meal Guide

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Snack
Cuisine American, Chinese
Servings 4
Calories 369 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:

For the Chicken & Broccoli:

  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast or thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Salt & pepper to taste

For the Sauce (aka the real MVP):

  • ¾ cup orange juice yes, from the carton
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 –3 tsp Sriracha adjust based on your bravery
  • 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tsp water slurry for thickness
  • 1 tsp garlic pre-minced is fine
  • 1 tsp ginger fresh or from a tube—no judgment

Instructions
 

Instructions:

    Mix the Sauce:

    • In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, Sriracha, garlic, and ginger. Set aside your glorious glaze.

    Sear the Chicken:

    • Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces in a single layer and let them sit untouched until crispy and golden. Flip and cook through. Remove and set aside.

    Broccoli Time:

    • In the same pan, toss in the broccoli and stir-fry until bright green and still slightly crunchy—no soggy sadness allowed.

    Sauce It Up:

    • Add the chicken back to the pan, pour in the sauce, and stir to coat. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.

    Thicken Like a Boss:

    • If the sauce is too thin, mix your cornstarch and water, pour it in, and let it bubble until glossy and thick enough to coat a spoon.