Jason Norberg

Orange Chicken & Broccoli

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Orange Chicken & BroccoliIngredients

  • 2 heads broccoli
  • 1 medium onion (halved & sliced)
  • 4 chicken breasts (cut into 1″ cubes)
  • 4 tbs Olive oil
  • 1/2 c chicken stock
  • 4 tbs raw honey or maple syrup
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbs orange zest
  • 1/2 c fresh orange juice
  • 4 tbs coconut aminos
  • 2 tsp Sriracha sauce
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds (for garnish optional)

Directions

  1. Cut broccoli into similar sizes, about 1-inch thick slices.
  2. Add broccoli to a heavy-bottomed pot. Cover with water and drizzle in about 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  3. Cook over medium-low heat until tender ~20-30 minutes. Set aside.
  4. While broccoli is cooking, heat remaining olive oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until tender. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  5. Add chicken cubes, cook until browned, ~8-10 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside
  6. While chicken is cooking, stir together chicken stock, honey or maple syrup, garlic, orange zest, orange juice, coconut aminos, Sriracha sauce, ginger and red pepper flakes. Pour into heated skillet once chicken has been removed and reduce to low heat. Cook, stirring often, until sauce has been reduced and coats the back of a wooden spoon. Remove from heat and pour over chicken.
  7. To serve, spoon chicken over a bed of broccoli and onion, then spoon on additional sauce. Top with sesame seeds, if desired. Can be served with rice.

Serves: 4