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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!
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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.
Looking for other busy weeknight-night recipes? Try these!
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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
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!
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Definitely would make this again! The gochujang makes the difference, folks!
Hey Jen,
I appreciate you making this recipe and taking the time to comment, I am so glad to hear it turned out well for you. Happy November!
This was very strong, overpowering. My mouth was burning and I didn’t even put any peppers in it. Less orange zest and cook the garlic a little before adding any of the other sauce ingredients in would help. My family was not a fan.
Hi there,
Thanks for making this dish and sharing your feedback, very sorry to hear it was not enjoyed!
I changed it up tonight and added peppers and shallots to the broccoli. Such a delicious sauce!
Hi Sarah,
Happy Friday! Thank you so much for giving this recipe a try and sharing your thoughts, so happy it worked for you!
Family wasn’t a big fan I liked the orange flavor but it was a little too strong.
Hi Aaliyah,
Thanks for trying this dish and sharing your feedback, sorry to hear it was not enjoyed by your family!
Well another great recipe! But i knew it would be. This was so flavorful! Thank you for all your wonderful recipes.
Hey Debbie,
Amazing! Love to hear this recipe turned out well for you, thanks a lot for making it!
Have a great 4th of July weekend!
Super easy to follow the recipe! The chicken turned out great, and the flavor was very tasty.
Hey Kristina,
Wonderful! Thanks a bunch for making this recipe and your comment, so glad it turned out well for you!
This is delicious. The orange flavor was strong but not overpowering. Based on the reviews I held back on and only added 1 tbs gojuchang, but next time I’ll add no less than 2-3 tbs. Everyone liked it. Follow the recipe exactly, it’s a good recipe.
Hi Sophie,
Your feedback means a lot—thanks for trying this recipe! I’m happy it delivered!
This is just fantastic. I added more ginger than the recipe calls for and it was soooo good!!
Hey Ella,
I’m grateful you tried this recipe and took the time to comment. Delighted it turned out!
Have a great day!
How can I make this recipe in the air fryer? I just love my chicken super crispy!
Hi Meredith,
So sorry, I have not tested this in the air fryer. I would probably cook the chicken and then toss in the sauce after.
I hope you love this recipe!
I’ve never used chili paste before – if I omit it will that totally kill the flavor profile?
Hey Isabella,
You could skip the chili paste, the chicken just won’t have the spice to it.
I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try!
Tieghan never steers me wrong. I have all of the HBH cookbooks and cook from them every week! This one is so good and will definitely be going into the rotation. The gochujang was the perfect spice! Thank you for another winner.
Hey Lexi,
Awesome! Thanks so much for making this recipe and your feedback, so glad to hear it was enjoyed!
This recipe was delicious. My only feedback is the way it’s written, the chicken doesn’t come out with that beautiful caramelized color as shown in the photo. I wound up broiling my chicken for the last five minutes or so and turning the pieces to get a little more color and crispiness.
Hey Tracy,
Thanks so much! Love to hear you enjoyed this recipe, I appreciate you making it! Have a great day!
This is absolutely delicious. I just wish I would have made double. This recipe will go on the weekly rotation, for sure. Thanks for another great one. I’m obsessed with your recipes!
Hey Emma,
Thanks so much! Love to hear you enjoyed this recipe, I appreciate you making it! Have a great day!