Sichuan Orange Chicken with Broccoli
Sichuan Orange Chicken with Broccoli
1 Servings
45 min Cook Time
A sweet and spicy orange chicken dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a vibrant sauce made with orange zest, hoisin, soy sauce, and chili-garlic flavors, served alongside fresh broccoli florets and bell peppers.
Ingredients
hoisin sauce2 tbsp
(30g)
soy sauce1 tbsp
(15g)
cornstarch2 tsp
(10g)
Asian chili-garlic sauce2 tsp, -3 teaspoons
(10g)
orange zest plus juice1 cup, grated orange zest plus 1/4 cup juice
(60g)
chicken breasts12 ounces boneless, skinless, trimmed and sliced 1/2 inch thick
(340g)
toasted sesame oil2 tsp
(10g)
garlic cloves2 garlic cloves, minced
(6g)
fresh ginger2 tsp, grated
(10g)
broccoli florets8 ounces, cut into 1-inch pieces
(227g)
red bell pepper1 small red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 2-inch-long matchsticks
(0g)
water1/4 cup
(60g)
scallion1 scallion, sliced thin
(0g)
Instructions
Step-by-step guide
  1. 1

    Whisk hoisin, soy sauce, cornstarch, chili-garlic sauce, and orange zest and juice together in small bowl. Measure 1 tablespoon sauce mixture into medium bowl, then add chicken and 1 teaspoon oil. Cover and marinate chicken in refrigerator for at least 10 minutes or up to 30 minutes.

    Timer: 10m
  2. 2

    Cook broccoli, bell pepper, and water covered in large saucepan over high heat until water is boiling and vegetables begin to soften, about 4 minutes. Uncover, continue to cook until water has evaporated and broccoli is lightly browned, about 2 minutes more. Transfer to platter. Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil to now-empty saucepan and return to high heat.

    Timer: 4m
  3. 3

    Add garlic mixture to center and cook, mashing mixture into skillet until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir garlic mixture into skillet. Add garlic cloves and ginger to skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is thickened, about 1 minute. Transfer to serving platter, sprinkle with scallion, and serve.

    Timer: 1m