Ground Orange Chicken with Broccoli

Servings: 4
Time: 25 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb ground chicken
2 tsp minced garlic (or 2 cloves)
1 tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp red chili pepper
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
5 tbsp water
½ tsp sesame oil
4 tsp soy sauce
3 tbsp sugar
5 tbsp white vinegar
Zest of ½ an orange
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp olive or vegetable oil
1 large head of broccoli cut into florets
1 ½ cup rice uncooked

INSTRUCTIONS:

Prepare white or brown rice according to packaging.
To make the sauce, combine the rice wine vinegar, 2 tbsp water, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, white vinegar, and orange zest into a small bowl.
Make cornstarch mixture by combining 1 tbsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp of water and set aside.
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pan and add the ground chicken.
Cook the chicken until a crust forms before breaking apart and then break apart with a spatula and finish cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Once the chicken is cooked, add the ginger, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds.
Add the orange sauce and bring to a boil.
Add the cornstarch mixture to the pan and cook for a few seconds, stirring until thickens.
Transfer chicken to a plate to keep warm.
Heat another 1 tbsp of oil in the pan and 2 tbsp water. Add broccoli and cover to simmer for 5 minutes, stirring a couple times to prevent burning.
Once broccoli is cooked, add the chicken back to the pan until warmed.
Serve with rice. Optional additional orange zest and green onion to top.

TIDBITS:

Original recipe calls for 5 tbsp sugar instead of 3 - if you want a really sweet orange chicken that's an option
If wanting to use for lunches would recommend doubling the recipe!