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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
This was fantastic! Ate the leftovers with an avocado. Reheated great
Thank you so much for trying out the recipe! Hope you’re having an awesome weekend! 🙂 xT
My family really enjoyed this. Served with jasmine rice. Made as is and it was perfect…and very quick to put together. It’s a keeper- thank you!
Thank you so much for trying out the recipe! Hope you’re having an awesome weekend! 🙂 xT
Really good! Used more vegetables. And couldn’t find the particular chili paste requested and used a different one probably not as spicy so added in red pepper for extra heat.
Since I increased the volume I should have roasted the vegetables earlier . It all came together beautifully. Will definitely make again. The sauce is awesome.
Thank you so much! Always loveee to hear when a recipe is enjoyed! Have a great rest of your week! 🙂 xT
I made this tonight and it was delicious!! My husband kept saying over and over “this is so good. The best ever!” I agreed with him 100%. I happened to make your banana cake with chocolate frosting too and it was a huge hit! You are my go to when I need a great recipe and you never disappoint! Thanks
Thank you so much! Always loveee to hear when a recipe is enjoyed! Have a great rest of your week! 🙂 xT
This was amazing! I also didn’t have chili paste so just squirted some sriracha while I was boiling the sauce. Winner winner chicken dinner. Yum! Will be making again and again.
Thank you Rachel! Really happy to hear that you enjoyed this recipe! 🙂 xT
One of the best chicken recipes ever!!Me and my husband just loved it! I did not have chili paste so substituted with Red curry paste which worked well.
I can’t wait to make it again!
Thank you so much for trying out the recipe! Always love to hear when a recipe is a success! 🙂 xT
I had nothing short of a Creighton moment with this sauce. This dish was better than anything I’ve ever eaten from an “authentic” Chinese restaurant. I used coconut aminos and harissa to keep this soy and gluten free. And I only had chicken breast on hand. Even my husband loved it. Can’t wait to make it again with chicken thighs for more tender flavor!
Hahaha oh I love to hear that! Thank you Jessica! xT
We made this recipe and it was so delicious! I used parchment paper but next time I think I’ll line my pan with foil to get the chicken a little more crispy. What time of baking sheets do you use?
Hi Jennifer! I usually use USA Pans sheet pans or williams sonoma gold touch pro sheet pans! xT
This was delicious (according to my son-in-law; I do not eat chicken). My husband thought it was good but that the orange flavor was a bit too strong. I tasted the sauce and thought it was fabulous! Could beef or shrimp be substituted for the chicken? If so, how would the chicken or shrimp be prepared?S (same as the chicken? Same oven temp and cooking time?)
Hi Judy! Yes, you could definitely sub beef or chicken! xT
We loved this! Followed recipe without any changes! Orange flavor was perfect.
Thank you Lynnette! So glad you enjoyed this recipe! xT
Whole family loved it!
Thank you Hanna! So glad you and your fam enjoyed this recipe! xT
This had a very strong vinegar flavor for me. I followed the recipe exactly…
Delish
Thank you Nancy! 🙂 xT
Delicious ! made it last night. added in some sugar snap peas as i had some in the crisper. Easy and so full of flavor. Thank you Tieghan for another terrific recipe!
Thank you so much for trying out the recipe! xT
This is so delicious and easy! Loved it! Literally an under 30 min meal!
Thank you SO much for trying out this recipe! Loveee to hear that you enjoyed it! 🙂 xT