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20 Minute Crispy Orange Garlic Chicken.

A quick, sticky-sweet crispy ground chicken with orange, garlic, and a spicy gochujang kick ready in 20 minutes.
Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce
  • 1-2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon chopped pickled ginger plus 1 tablespoon ginger juice
  • 3-4 tablespoons chili paste (gochujang)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • black pepper and chili flakes to taste
  • 3 tablespoons sesame oil (or olive oil)
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
  • 1 teaspoon arrowroot powder or cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups broccoli, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds or peanuts
  • 4 green onions, chopped

Instructions

  • Make the sauce: In a glass jar or small bowl combine orange juice, tamari (or soy sauce), honey, chopped pickled ginger and the tablespoon of ginger juice, gochujang, and 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; stir or shake until smooth.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the ground chicken, arrowroot powder (or cornstarch), and a pinch of black pepper and chili flakes; break up the meat and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and mostly cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the butter and chopped garlic to the skillet; cook 2 minutes until the butter browns slightly and the chicken becomes crispy.
  • Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and stir to combine; cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 1–2 minutes.
  • Add the chopped broccoli to the skillet and cook 2–5 minutes more until the broccoli is tender-crisp and everything is heated through.
  • Remove from heat and serve the chicken and broccoli over rice if desired; top with toasted sesame seeds or peanuts and chopped green onions.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Spoon or Spatula
  • Glass Jar or Bowl

Notes

  • Adjust gochujang to control spice level.
  • Use tamari for a gluten-free option.
  • Arrowroot and cornstarch both thicken the sauce similarly.
  • Substitute olive oil if you don't have sesame oil.