Chicken in an orange-cilantro sauce with roasted broccoli and onions
40 min · 4 servings · 352 kcal/serving
Chicken in an orange-cilantro sauce with roasted broccoli and onions – at a glance
Chicken in an orange-cilantro sauce with roasted broccoli and onions is a high-protein Fitaily recipe for 4 servings (lunch). You can make it in about 40 minutes. One serving has about 352 kcal, 53.2 g protein, 19.3 g carbs, 7.4 g fat.
Juicy chicken pieces in a fragrant, citrusy sauce with cilantro, served with crispy roasted broccoli and red onion. The perfect quick dinner.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 352 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 53.2 g |
| Carbs | 19.3 g |
| Fat | 7.4 g |
We calculate macros from the ingredients and the Fitaily product database. These are estimates — manufacturer labels and serving sizes may differ. This is not individual dietary advice.
Which diet is this recipe for?
Fitaily tags: wysokobiałkowy. Meal: obiad. Tags come from the recipe author, not from a lab.
Storage and reheating
General tip: chill servings within 2 hours and keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 2–3 days. Reheat until steaming hot. Nutrition values refer to a freshly prepared serving.
Ingredients
- 600 g Chicken breast
- 900 g Broccoli
- 1 szt Red onion
- 3 szt Garlic
- 4 łyżka Olive oil
- 150 ml Orange juice
- 20 g Fresh cilantro
- 1 łyżeczka Salt
- 0.5 łyżeczka Black pepper
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the broccoli florets, sliced onion, minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the vegetables evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes, until the broccoli is tender and lightly browned around the edges.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet and sauté the chicken pieces until golden brown.
- Pour the orange juice into the skillet with the chicken and cook over medium heat until the sauce thickens and coats the meat.
- Remove the chicken from the heat, stir in fresh cilantro, and serve with roasted vegetables.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories and protein are in one serving of Chicken in an orange-cilantro sauce with roasted broccoli and onions?
One serving has about 352 kcal, 53.2 g protein, 19.3 g carbs, 7.4 g fat. The calculation comes from the Fitaily ingredient database and is approximate.
Is Chicken in an orange-cilantro sauce with roasted broccoli and onions good for meal prep?
General tip: chill servings within 2 hours and keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 2–3 days. Reheat until steaming hot. Nutrition values refer to a freshly prepared serving.