Spicy Ginger-and-Orange Chicken with Broccoli

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
43%
Spicy Ginger-and-Orange Chicken with Broccoli
45 min.
4
385kcal

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Delight in the tantalizing flavors of Spicy Ginger-and-Orange Chicken with Broccoli, a gluten-free and dairy-free culinary masterpiece that's sure to impress! This mouthwatering dish, perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a main course, is ready in just 45 minutes and serves four hungry individuals. Each serving contains only 385 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence.

Prepare to be amazed by the exquisite blend of spices and fresh ingredients in this recipe. The star of the show is the succulent chicken breast, skillfully seasoned with a unique combination of minced fresh ginger, garlic, and a hint of fiery red pepper. The dish is then sweetened with a touch of orange marmalade and zesty orange rind, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate.

To ensure a well-rounded meal, we've included broccoli, cooked to perfection and tossed in a savory sauce made from fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth and lite soy sauce. The result? A nutritious, gluten-free, and dairy-free meal that satisfies your taste buds and nourishes your body.

Gather your ingredients and equipment, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create this delectable dish. Your taste buds, and perhaps even your guests, will thank you for sharing this delightful recipe.

Ingredients

  • pound broccoli cut into florets
  • 24 ounce chicken breast halves cut into thin strips
  • tablespoons cornstarch 
  • teaspoon sesame oil dark
  • 0.5 cup fat-skimmed beef broth fat-free reduced-sodium
  • tablespoons ginger fresh minced
  •  garlic clove minced
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper red
  • 0.3 cup orange marmalade 
  • teaspoon orange zest grated
  • large cranberry-orange relish peeled coarsely chopped
  • tablespoons soya sauce 
  • 0.5 small onion diced sweet

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. Place chicken and soy sauce in a shallow dish or heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag. Cover or seal, and chill 15 minutes.
  2. Cook broccoli in boiling water 3 minutes; drain. Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain. Set aside.
  3. Drain chicken, reserving soy sauce; dredge chicken slices in cornstarch.
  4. Brown chicken, in batches, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat 1 minute on each side or until done.
  5. Remove chicken from skillet, reserving drippings in skillet; keep chicken warm.
  6. Add reserved soy sauce, onion, and next 5 ingredients to reserved drippings in skillet; saut 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  7. Add chicken broth and marmalade, stirring until marmalade is melted. Return chicken to skillet. Bring to a boil; stir in broccoli and orange sections, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories385kcal
Protein43.03%
Fat13.93%
Carbs43.04%

Properties

Glycemic Index
41.63
Glycemic Load
5.47
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
35.176086752311%

Flavonoids

Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Hesperetin
25.07mg
Naringenin
14.09mg
Luteolin
1.09mg
Kaempferol
9.49mg
Myricetin
0.7mg
Quercetin
10.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:385kcal
19.25%
Fat:6.09g
9.37%
Saturated Fat:1.26g
7.9%
Carbohydrates:42.35g
14.12%
Net Carbohydrates:36.33g
13.21%
Sugar:24.97g
27.74%
Cholesterol:108.86mg
36.29%
Sodium:1120.71mg
48.73%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:42.33g
84.67%
Vitamin C:156.5mg
189.7%
Vitamin K:116.4µg
110.85%
Vitamin B3:19.53mg
97.67%
Selenium:59.21µg
84.58%
Vitamin B6:1.64mg
82.22%
Phosphorus:482.31mg
48.23%
Potassium:1272.28mg
36.35%
Vitamin B5:3.45mg
34.51%
Folate:120.59µg
30.15%
Fiber:6.02g
24.08%
Vitamin B2:0.38mg
22.57%
Magnesium:89.41mg
22.35%
Manganese:0.43mg
21.57%
Vitamin A:1031.56IU
20.63%
Vitamin B1:0.3mg
20.15%
Calcium:122.7mg
12.27%
Iron:2.14mg
11.87%
Copper:0.22mg
11.2%
Zinc:1.68mg
11.19%
Vitamin E:1.46mg
9.71%
Vitamin B12:0.4µg
6.62%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.13%
Source:My Recipes