Easy Orange Chicken with Rice
10min
15min
4
1000
Chef's Note
For extra flavor with minimal effort, add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes to the sauce if you enjoy a touch of heat. The orange marmalade provides both sweetness and citrus flavor in one simple ingredient!
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Ingredients
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup orange marmalade
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cups instant white rice
4 cups frozen broccoli florets
Instructions
- 1
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a large pot for the rice.
- 2
While water is heating, heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add 2 pounds chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink and reaches 165°F internally.
- 4
In a small bowl, mix 1 cup orange marmalade, 1/4 cup soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
- 5
Pour the orange sauce over the cooked chicken and stir to coat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- 6
Add 4 cups instant rice to the boiling water, stir, cover, and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.
- 7
While rice is standing, microwave 4 cups frozen broccoli according to package directions (approximately 4-5 minutes).
- 8
Fluff the rice with a fork and divide among 4 plates.
- 9
Top each plate of rice with the orange chicken and serve broccoli on the side.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
1000
63g
112g
33g
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