Healthy Orange Chicken Stir Fry with Broccoli

Are you looking for a healthier twist on a takeout favorite? This Healthy Orange Chicken Stir-Fry with Broccoli is packed with flavor and uses wholesome ingredients like juicy chicken thighs, fresh orange zest and juice, and honey for a light but tasty sauce. Tossed with tender broccoli and served over cauliflower or brown rice, it’s the perfect quick and nutritious meal for any night of the week!

Ingredients:

Chicken:

• 1 lb. Chicken thighs cut into 1-inch squares
• 2 T tapioca flour
• ½ t salt
• ½ t cayenne pepper

Sauce:

• 1 large Navel orange, 1 t zest and juice
• 3 T coconut amines
• 1 T tomato paste
• 1 T honey
• ½ t red pepper flakes
• 1 t garlic powder
• 4 cups broccoli

Cauliflower rice or Brown Rice

Coconut oil

Directions:

1. Cut up chicken into bite-size pieces (1 inch). Season with salt and pepper and toss with tapioca flour.
2. Add 1-2 T coconut oil in a large skillet and cook chicken pieces over medium heat. Cook for 5-7 minutes to cook thoroughly.
3. In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Stir until well combined.
4. Pour sauce over chicken and stir to coat. Cook for an additional 8-10 minutes.
5. Add the broccoli and 1 T of coconut oil in a separate pan. Sauté until cooked through (about 7 minutes).
6. Add broccoli to chicken and sauce if desired.
7. If you use cauliflower rice instead of brown rice, cook it over medium heat with another 1 T coconut oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.