Mandarin Chicken Stir-Fry

Succulent chicken and vibrant broccoli stir-fried in a zesty mandarin-ginger sauce, served over fluffy white rice for a complete and satisfying meal.

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 30 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: Chinese
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $2.31/serving

Dietary

• Egg-Free
• High-Protein
• Nut-Free

Tags

• fresh
• one-pot
• quick
• savory
• stir-fry

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken thigh (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup white rice (uncooked)
• 2 cup water
• 3 cup broccoli florets
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
• 0.5 cup orange juice
• 0.25 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Combine orange juice, soy sauce, honey, and cornstarch in a small bowl. Whisk until cornstarch is dissolved; set aside. If using chicken broth, add 2 cups to the orange juice mixture, else skip.
2. Cook white rice: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup white rice and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
3. While rice cooks, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound chicken thigh pieces and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, until cooked through and lightly browned. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
4. Add 3 cups broccoli florets to the hot skillet. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Return chicken to the skillet. Give the prepared sauce mixture a quick stir and pour over the chicken and vegetables. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything. Season with 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
6. Serve the Mandarin Chicken Stir-Fry immediately over the cooked white rice.

Notes

Leftovers store well in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stovetop.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 485
• Protein: 37.5 g
• Carbohydrates: 48 g
• Fat: 15.2 g
• Fiber: 4.1 g
• Sodium: 650 mg
• Saturated Fat: 3.4 g
• Sugar: 14.8 g
• Cholesterol: 105 mg