This easy chicken and broccoli recipe makes a delicious, healthier alternative to Chinese takeout — and it takes just 20 minutes to make, so it's ideal for an easy weeknight dinner. When toasted, ramen noodles make a tasty, crunchy topping for a stir-fry or salad.

Sweet & Sour Chicken with Broccoli

Serves 4

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

3 ounces dry ramen noodles

1 tablespoon canola or avocado oil

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

1/2 cup orange juice

6 cups small broccoli florets (about 12 ounces)

3 tablespoons rice vinegar

2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch

2 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic

3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1. Preheat oven to 375 F.

2. Crush noodles and spread on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, stirring once, until lightly browned, 7 to 9 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate. Add orange juice to the pan and cook, scraping up any browned bits, for 15 seconds. Add broccoli; cover and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.

4. Whisk vinegar, soy sauce and cornstarch in a small bowl.

5. Add the vinegar mixture, honey, garlic, crushed red pepper and salt to the pan; bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, until the sauce is thickened, about 1 minute. Add the chicken and cook for 1 minute more. Top with the ramen noodles.

Recipe nutrition per serving: 322 Calories, Total Fat: 7 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 79 mg, Carbohydrates: 38 g, Fiber: 6 g, Added Sugars: 9 g, Protein: 29 g, Sodium: 618 mg, Potassium: 639 mg, Iron: 3 mg, Folate: 89 mcg, Calcium: 76 mg, Vitamin A: 3413 IU, Vitamin C: 116 mg.

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