Orange Chicken and Broccoli Rice Bowls PT50M https://img2.recipesrun.com/201907/2019/1105/24/d/313213/300x200x90.jpg Orange chicken is all about the sauce! For this recipe, the chicken gets a chance to marinate and infuse the flavors on the surface and then gets cooked right in the sauce. The delicious liquid is a combination of fresh mandarin oranges, spicy chili paste, tamari, lime juice, garlic, red onion, rice wine vinegar, and orange marmalade. I used only a tablespoon of chili paste because I’m a spicy food wimp, but double up if you want a strong kick! 4 servings Ingredients: 1 tbsp. sesame seeeds 2 tsp. sesame oil 1 pound broccoli florets 16 oz. boneless skinless chicken breast 3 tbsp. gluten-freee tamari 1/4 cup olive oil 3 tbsp. rice wine vinegar 1/4 cup chopped red onion 1 tsp. minced garlic 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 3 tbsp. orange marmalade 1 tbsp. lime juice 1 tbsp. chili sauce 1/3 cup mandarin oranges

Orange Chicken and Broccoli Rice Bowls

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( By Tracy )

Orange chicken is all about the sauce! For this recipe, the chicken gets a chance to marinate and infuse the flavors on the surface and then gets cooked right in the sauce. The delicious liquid is a combination of fresh mandarin oranges, spicy chili paste, tamari, lime juice, garlic, red onion, rice wine vinegar, and orange marmalade. I used only a tablespoon of chili paste because I’m a spicy food wimp, but double up if you want a strong kick!

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 4 servings
Calorie 345 Kcal
Prep Time 20 Mins
Cook Time 30 Mins
Total Time 50 Mins

02 Ingredients

- 1 tbsp. sesame seeeds
- 2 tsp. sesame oil
- 1 pound broccoli florets
- 16 oz. boneless skinless chicken breast
- 3 tbsp. gluten-freee tamari
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp. rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 3 tbsp. orange marmalade
- 1 tbsp. lime juice
- 1 tbsp. chili sauce
- 1/3 cup mandarin oranges

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03 Method

Step 1

To make the marinade, blend the orange slices, chili sauce, lime juice, orange marmalade, salt, pepper, garlic, red onion, and rice wine vinegar in a blender or food processor until thoroughly mixed.
Step 2

Add the olive oil and tamari and blend again until creamy.
Step 3

Add the chicken pieces in a single layer in a casserole dish and pour the marinade over the chicken.
Step 4

Place the dish in the refrigerator and marinate at least 20 minutes.
Step 5

Preheat the oven to 425ºF (218ºC). Bake the chicken for 20 to 25 minutes. Set oven to broil for the last minute of cooking.
Step 6

To make the broccoli rice, steam the blended broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl with sesame oil for 45 seconds.
Step 7

Add the sesame seeds to the rice, and salt and pepper to taste.
Step 8

Equally divide the broccoli rice amount the bowl, then add the chicken.
Step 9

Garnish with the orange slices, red chili pepper flakes, and cilantro. Drizzle on extra tamari or use for dipping.

04 Author

Tracy

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Orange Chicken and Broccoli Rice Bowls

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