FREEZER BAG CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI STIR-FRY

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Get your favorite playlist queued up and spend some time prepping this easy stir-fry for an almost instant meal later. Chicken and microwaved broccoli are tossed in a bag with soy and orange sauce and then frozen. Take comfort in knowing tomorrow night's dinner is waiting in the freezer!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
One 2-inch piece peeled fresh ginger, grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 cups small broccoli florets
1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Cooked white rice, chopped scallions and toasted sesame seeds, for serving

Steps:

  • Whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, sesame oil, ginger, 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds black pepper in a large microwave-safe bowl. Add the broccoli and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave until the broccoli is crisp-tender and still bright green, about 4 minutes. Remove the plastic wrap and let cool completely.
  • Transfer the broccoli with the marinade to a large resealable plastic bag and add the chicken. Squeeze out most of the air and seal, then toss gently to coat the chicken with the marinade. Freeze until ready to use. Thaw in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before cooking.
  • Pour the chicken, broccoli and marinade into a large skillet and heat over high heat. Cook, stirring often, until the chicken is cooked through, about 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide the chicken and broccoli among 4 plates. Serve with rice and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.

Dream Chaser
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This stir-fry is a great way to get a healthy meal on the table quickly. It's ready in under 30 minutes!


Bheki Zondi
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This stir-fry is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have leftover chicken from our roasted chicken dinner and this is a great way to use it up.


Muhammad Jamshaid Qadeer
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This stir-fry is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the broccoli and the chicken.


Aakash Chand
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This stir-fry is a great way to use up fresh vegetables. I always have broccoli, carrots, and snap peas on hand and this is a great way to use them up.


Sharon Crawford
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I love that this recipe is so easy to customize. I've added different spices, such as garlic powder, ginger, and red pepper flakes, to give it a different flavor.


Michael Adegoke
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This stir-fry is a great way to get a healthy meal on the table quickly. It's ready in under 30 minutes!


Dennis Macharia Njanja
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I'm not a fan of soy sauce, but I really liked the sauce in this recipe. It's not too salty and it has a nice sweetness to it.


Barack Vampz
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This stir-fry is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have leftover chicken from our roasted chicken dinner and this is a great way to use it up.


sensic jasmine
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I'm not a huge fan of broccoli, but I really enjoyed this stir-fry. The sauce is so flavorful and the chicken is so tender.


Mises nazma Nazma
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This stir-fry is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the broccoli and the chicken.


Farhad Hossain
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've added different vegetables, such as carrots, snap peas, and bell peppers, and it's always delicious.


Quintel Dukes
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This is a great recipe for meal prep. I make a big batch on the weekend and then have it for lunch or dinner throughout the week.


Thabani Mbutho
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I've made this stir-fry several times now and it's always a hit. It's my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


KHADIJA ABUBAKAR
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I made this stir-fry for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about it.


Taylor Maki
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My family loved this stir-fry! Even my picky kids ate it without complaint.


Matthew Johnstone
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The sauce is perfectly balanced - not too sweet, not too salty. And the chicken is cooked to perfection - tender and juicy.


Irfan NIAZI
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I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. I always have chicken, broccoli, and soy sauce on hand.


Kulbahadur Karki
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This freezer bag chicken and broccoli stir-fry is a lifesaver on busy weeknights! It's so easy to prep ahead of time and cook when you're short on time.