Mandarin Broccoli Chicken Skillet
Brighten up your midweek dinner routine with this Mandarin Broccoli Chicken Skillet, a vibrant and healthy one-pan meal that's bursting with flavor! Tender chicken breast, crisp broccoli florets, and juicy mandarin orange segments come together in a fragrant sauce made from fresh orange juice, low-sodium soy sauce, honey, and a hint of ginger and garlic. The quick-cooking skillet method locks in freshness while giving you a wholesome, satisfying meal in just 35 minutes. Perfect for busy nights, this dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice or noodles, making it an easy go-to for a balanced dinner. Keywords: Mandarin Chicken, Broccoli Chicken Skillet, healthy one-pan meal, quick dinner recipes, citrus chicken stir-fry.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup mandarin oranges (canned, drained or fresh, segmented)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 quarter cup orange juice (preferably fresh)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated or minced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Begin by preparing the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel, then slice into bite-sized pieces. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet, then toss in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and stir. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is vibrant and tender but still crisp.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, orange juice, and cornstarch. Add 2 tablespoons of water to thin the mixture slightly.
Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and bring to a simmer. Stir to coat the broccoli evenly, and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to combine. Fold in the mandarin orange segments gently to prevent them from breaking apart.
Remove from heat and let the dish rest for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the Mandarin Broccoli Chicken Skillet over cooked rice or noodles, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1436 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 45.6 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 4292 mg | 187% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.1 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.9 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.4 g | ||
| Protein | 157.8 g | 316% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 311 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 2382 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
