Orange Basil Chicken Recipe

Name: Orange Basil Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts; 3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided; 1 (12 ounce) bag fresh broccoli florets; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; ¾ cup orange juice; 5 tablespoons light soy sauce; ¼ cup honey; 3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger; ¼ cup chopped fresh basil; 1 teaspoon grated orange rind; hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
1 (12 ounce) bag fresh broccoli florets
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
¾ cup orange juice
5 tablespoons light soy sauce
¼ cup honey
3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
hot cooked rice

1
Cut chicken into 1 inch pieces.
2
Toss with 2 tablespoons cornstarch; set aside.
3
Saute broccoli in 1 tablespoons hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes; remove from skillet, and set aside.
4
Saute chicken pieces in remaining 1 tablespoons hot oil in skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes or until done.
5
Reduce heat to medium.
6
Whisk together orange juice, next 3 ingredients, and remaining 1 tablespoons cornstarch.
7
Add orange juice mixture and broccoli to chicken, and cook; stirring constantly, 3 minutes or until sauce is thickened.
8
Stir in basil and orange rind.
9
Serve over hot cooked rice.

248

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided, 1 (12 ounce) bag fresh broccoli florets, 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Orange Basil Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Orange Basil Chicken

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