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Orange Ground Chicken Rice Bowls

Zesty Orange Ground Chicken Rice Bowls for Easy Weeknight Bliss

Quick and healthy Orange Ground Chicken Rice Bowls, perfect for a delightful weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1 cup brown rice can swap with white rice
  • 2 cups water or broth broth enhances flavor
For the Chicken and Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 pound ground chicken can swap with ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger or dried ginger if needed
  • 1 clove garlic or garlic powder
  • ¼ cup soy sauce or tamari tamari is gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Asian spice sauce or chili-garlic sauce
  • 1 large orange freshly squeezed orange juice fresh is best
  • optional orange zest adds fragrant aroma
For the Veggies and Garnish
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli or frozen broccoli
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds optional garnish

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large skillet
  • Steamer Basket

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Rinse 1 cup of brown rice under cold water and combine it with 2 cups of water or broth in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes until rice is tender.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 pound of ground chicken, breaking it apart. Cook for approximately 5 minutes until the chicken is browned but not fully cooked.
  3. Reduce heat to low, add 1 tablespoon each of minced fresh ginger and garlic. Sauté for 1 minute, then stir in ¼ cup of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of Asian spice sauce, and juice from 1 orange. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until sauce thickens.
  4. In a steamer basket over boiling water, add 2 cups of broccoli florets. Cover and steam for about 4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
  5. Assemble the bowls by dividing the rice among serving bowls. Top with the orange chicken mixture and steamed broccoli. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is meal prep friendly and stores well in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove.

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