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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 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, 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 chicken – breasts or 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.
Bake the chicken up with a side of broccoli. 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.
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 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!
One Skillet Saucy Chicken Tortilla Enchilada Rice Bake
Crockpot Crispy Chicken Tinga Tacos with Avocado Jalapeño Crema
Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Salmon with Caesar Roasted Potatoes
One Skillet Cheesy Green Chile Chicken
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.
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!
Keeper for sure! I added some red pepper strips, onion and carrots. Should have put in more broccoli but it came out delicious and so easy!
Hi Clarissa,
Thanks a lot for making this dish and your comment, I am so glad it turned out well for you! xT
Hands down one of the best meals ever! Delicious!
Hi Caroline,
Amazing!! Thanks so much for trying this recipe and your feedback! Love to hear it was a hit! xT
I really want to try this but I can’t find a fermented chili paste! Would any chili paste do a similar job? Thanks in advance!
Hey Becca,
Are you able to find something like gochujang or sriracha? Either of those would be good options! I hope you love this dish! xT
My husband made this for me last night and it was delicious! The perfect amount of sweetness and spice. I also love that it is gluten and dairy-free. The alternate options for people with allergies are so nice! We will make it again.
Hey Tanya,
Love to hear this! Thanks to your husband for giving this dish a try and sharing your feedback:) xT
Hi,
Does this reheat well? I’d love to make a big batch in advance and reheat for a party the next day if so!
Hey there,
Yes, that would work well for you! I hope you love this recipe! xT
If i have extra sauce do I keep it in the fridge or freezer?
Hi Eleni,
It depends how long you want to keep the sauce for:) Anything more than 3 days and I would freeze it. I hope you love this recipe! xT
We really liked this! And, my sauce was thin and runny – I assume I didn’t cook long enough. We will make again and enjoy it with the thicker or this thin sauce either way. I make a lot of your recipes and haven’t found one yet we wouldn’t make again. Thanks for all your great recipes and stories!
Hi Sheila,
Wonderful! So glad to hear this recipe turned out for you, thanks for giving it a try! Happy Friday! xT
Very easy but too hot for my family, and I used 1.5 tbs.
Definitely test before adding all 4tbs. Still a great recipe on a work night.
Hi Sanja,
So sorry about the spice! Thanks so much for your feedback and giving this dish a try! xx
Delicious! High praise from the family! WAY better than frozen orange chicken.
Thank you for trying out the recipe! I’m so so glad you enjoyed it! 🙂 xT
Delicious! I have leftover sauce. Think I could freeze it? or use it as a marinade?
I also have leftover sauce. I think it could definitely be frozen for future use, especially to liven up something plain
Hi Alisha Yes you can definitely freeze it, or it would be yummy as a marinade! xT
I made this last night and it was so delicious. My toddler was literally scooping it into her mouth (including the broccoli – huge win for a toddler!)! I’ve made a ton of your recipes and this is one of my new favs!
Thank you for trying out the recipe! I’m so so glad you enjoyed it! 🙂 xT
This was easy to make and the flavors are so delicious. Will make this again!
Thank you SO much Diana! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe! xT
Sooo delicious! I had to tone down the chili paste to 2 tbsp for my taste and it was perfect. Very fulfilling meal!
Thank you for trying out the recipe! I’m so so glad you enjoyed it! 🙂 xT
We loved this!!! Super flavorful!!
Thank you sooo much Julie! 🙂 xT
Hello 👋 I made the sheet pan chili ginger chicken, broccoli 🥦 was a little over done but sauce was great on chicken .I didn’t have fresh ginger so I used ginger paste
Hey there! Thank you so so much for trying out the recipe! I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment as well! 🙂 xT