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This easy chicken and broccoli recipe makes a delicious, healthier alternative to Chinese takeout—and it takes just 20 minutes to make, so it's ideal for an easy weeknight dinner. When toasted, ramen noodles make a tasty, crunchy topping for a stir-fry or salad.
Prep/Cook Time: 20 Minutes, Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 ounces dry ramen noodles
- 1 tablespoon canola or avocado oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- ½ cup orange juice
- 6 cups small broccoli florets (about 12 ounces)
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1½ tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- ¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Crush noodles and spread on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, stirring once, until lightly browned, 7 to 9 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate. Add orange juice to the pan and cook, scraping up any browned bits, for 15 seconds. Add broccoli; cover and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
- Whisk vinegar, soy sauce and cornstarch in a small bowl.
- Add the vinegar mixture, honey, garlic, crushed red pepper and salt to the pan; bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, until the sauce is thickened, about 1 minute. Add the chicken and cook for 1 minute more. Top with the ramen noodles.
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