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Sheet Pan Chili Ginger Orange Chicken and Broccoli. A new go-to meal. Easy homemade crispy chicken tossed in a spicy-sweet sesame chili ginger orange sauce. Serve this dish with broccoli cooked up right alongside the chicken. It’s the easiest sheet pan dinner. Add a side of rice for a main, or serve it on its own as an appetizer. This fun take-out-style dinner is great any night of the week!
Above all, this is up there with some of my top most-loved recipes to date. We absolutely adore this orange ginger chicken!
I mentioned this in my Sunday post, but only my brothers, Kai and Red, and Red’s girlfriend, Hailey, were here in Colorado last week. The rest of the family went back to their daily lives. So last week was special with just those three here.
I was finally able to make them all the foods they love. Lots of ramen, coconut shrimp, and now, this chicken recipe, which they said was “so good”.
Red sent me a text message saying this, “That chicken last night was so good. Really awesome flavor!”. Woohoo! Red doesn’t send many messages, ever, so I knew this recipe was GOOD.
And what’s even better, aside from the yumminess of this dish, is just how easy it is to prepare. Meaning we can ALL make and enjoy this take-out-style dinner.
I know you will all love this one!
The details
Step 1: start the chicken
Start with the chicken. I use cubed raw skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs, or use a mix of the two as I do. Toss the cubed chicken with a mix of fresh orange zest and black pepper. Then add flour and toss again.
The flour allows the chicken to get crispy in the oven. It’s a small amount, so just a very light coating. It’s not a fully bready chicken but breaded just enough so the sauce can stick nicely to the chicken.
Place chicken up with a side of broccoli on a baking sheet to bake. It takes maybe 20 minutes to cook.
Step 2: the orange sauce
This really is the heart of the recipe. The sauce brings all the flavor. Start with lots of fresh orange zest and juice. Yes, you can use pre-squeezed orange juice, but with citrus now in season, I would highly recommend fresh juice. Nothing can compare!
I used clementines, which made the sauce so yummy. Use whatever oranges you have on hand or whatever looks best at the grocery store.
In a small bowl, mix the orange juice with tamari (or soy sauce), vinegar, and honey. Then, fresh ginger, garlic, chili paste, and a drizzle of toasted sesame oil. The honey replaces the sugar usually found in orange chicken. It works perfectly, and I love the small amount of flavor it adds to the sauce.
For heat, chili paste is the secret. I use gochujang, a Korean chili paste. The Mother in Law’s brand is my favorite, I get the original flavor from Whole Foods.
Lastly, mix in a small amount of cornstarch or flour, then simmer the sauce on the stove to help it thicken.
Step 3: toss the chicken and the sauce
Pour the sauce over the baked crispy chicken and cook the chicken in the sauce. What happens is that the coating soaks up all the sauce. It’s so delish.
Step 4: add rice and enjoy
I always serve the chicken, sauce, and broccoli over steamed rice (I make mine with bone broth for extra protein). Top with lots of green onions and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds.
The boys (and Hail’s) all agreed that this dish is “fire.” In their language, which in their language means REALLY GOOD.
That should tell you what you need to know right there. This is certainly a must-try recipe.
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Lastly, if you make this Sheet Pan Chili Ginger Orange Chicken and Broccoli, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Sheet Pan Chili Orange Chicken and Broccoli
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 624 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- black pepper
- 1/4 cup flour or gluten-free flour
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- green onions + sesame seeds, for serving
Chili Ginger Orange Sauce
- 1 cup fresh orange juice + 2 tablespoons zest
- 1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 4 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 3-4 tablespoons chili paste (gochjang) (gochujang)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch or flour
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 450° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or rub with oil.2. On the sheet pan, mix the chicken, orange zest, and pepper. Add the flour and toss again. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, tossing to coat. Arrange the chicken to one side of the baking sheet. Add the broccoli to the other side. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.3. Meanwhile, make the sauce. In a saucepan, combine all ingredients, then set over medium heat. Bring to a boil for 3-4 minutes, until the sauce bubbles and begins to thicken. Remove from the heat. 4. Remove the broccoli from the sheet pan. Then pour the orange sauce over the chicken and toss the chicken up in the sauce. Bake for another 5 minutes, until the sauce is baked onto the chicken.5. Serve the chicken, broccoli, and orange sauce with green onions and toasted sesame seeds. I love this over rice, but it's also great as an appetizer too!
This post was originally published on January 17, 2024
Excellent- love everything mixes on the sheet pan for easy cleanup too!!
Thank you Steph! xT
You’ve done it again, Wowzer, so delicious and flavorful! There will be a race to the refrigerator for the leftovers tomorrow. Bravo!👍
Aw thank you Debbi! 🙂 xT
I made this for dinner tonight and it’s so good!! It took me quite a bit of time to squeeze and zest the oranges, but after I got everything prepped, it was pretty quick to cook. My husband loved it! That little kick of spice with the sweet orange flavor is delicious!! I definitely will repeat this one.
Thank you Samantha! Really appreciate you trying out the recipe and taking the time to leave a comment! xT
Made this tonight and my whole family loved it, kids included! I subbed tomato paste and a bit of sriracha (maybe a tablespoon but honestly I measured with my heart) for the chili paste because my youngest doesn’t like it too spicy. I would also like to know how to get the chicken more caramelized, but this recipe is definitely a keeper!
Thank you for trying out the recipe! So glad you loved this chicken! xT
Soooooooo good! Much better than takeout when you need your orange chicken fix! Loved all of the flavors! Everything was delicious, this will be in the rotation! Thank you!
Thank you sooo much Karlee! Have a great week! 🙂 xT
Delicious and light. I made a less spicy version and my husband and I loved it! I also added extra broccoli. Definitely making this again!!!!
Thank you SO much for trying out this recipe! Loveee to hear that you enjoyed it! 🙂 xT
Absolutely delicious! I love orange chicken and this recipe is so good and so easy. Thank you!
Thank you SO much for trying out this recipe! Loveee to hear that you enjoyed it! 🙂 xT
Delicious! I made it as a quick Sunday afternoon meal. We ate most of it because it was so good. Great flavors like your brother texted! My only question is…how do you get your chicken to caramelize so well? Thank you for always inspiring my cooking!
Hi Annette! I would maybe broil the chicken a bit at the end for a few mins to get that nice caramelization! xT
Yes! Great. And I’m going to use my cast iron skillet more often for the caramelizing issue! Thanks
Made this tonight for dinner. Double delicious and one I will do again. Used two pans to ensure everything was spread out to ensure a good cook. Added more broccoli and was so glad to have done so. Also used wild rice…..what an awesome dinner. Thank you Tieghan for sharing your gift with us!
Thank you Cindy! Hope you have a wonderful week! 🙂 xT
A winner! Made it tonight, a cold night here in MN. Simple to make , yummy and just the right amount of heat. Added 1 cup more of broccoli – cooking times were all increased to obtain the crispy edges. A keeper
Hi Jennifer! Sooo happy to hear you enjoyed this sheet pan recipe! xT
Just made it! So delicious. Thank you!
Hi Lynn! So glad you enjoyed this recipe! Thanks for trying out the recipe! xT
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This was delicious! I have been craving Chinese takeout and this was a much healthier option and not too difficult to make. I skipped the chili part as I was feeding it to the kids but, it still turned out great!
Thank you Erin! So glad to hear you enjoyed this recipe! xT
Ooooh we had this for dinner tonight and it was DELICIOUS! I did use two pans, one for chicken and one for broccoli. I used a bowl for the flour mixture and then put cubed chicken in bowl, and coated it well…..then I drizzled the oil over the chicken on pan before I baked it. So good! Definitely a keeper. Thanks so much 😁
Thank you for trying out this recipe Chris! So glad you enjoyed it! xT
We just made this for dinner. Wow! Delicious!!
Thank you SO much Pam! Love to hear that! 🙂 xT