These ground orange chicken bowls are an easy and tasty weeknight meal! They’re made with an orange sauce, ground chicken, and broccoli for a simple gluten-free meal that’s packed with protein.

Orange ground chicken bowls in a bowl with rice and orange slices in the backround.

Why you’ll love these Orange Ground Chicken Bowls

Orange chicken is one of my hyper-fixation meals! Ever since I became a mom, even cubing some chicken breast can feel like too much work some nights, so I wanted to create an even easier version of this dish using ground chicken. Recipes like my Greek Ground Chicken Bowls and Ground Chicken and Broccoli are reader favorites on my site, and personal favorites, so the more the merrier.

These orange ground chicken bowls are orange chicken made easier! All you need to do is cook up some ground chicken, broccoli, and whisk together a few simple ingredients for a sauce for all of the orange chicken vibes and way less work. Here’s why you’ll love it…

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  • Quick and easy! From start to finish, this recipe is done in under half an hour!
  • Simple prep. The ground chicken means there’s no need to chop any raw protein.
  • Gluten and soy-free. Traditional orange chicken is made with a coating and soy sauce based sauce, but this version uses coconut aminos instead.

Recipe Ingredients

Orange ground chicken bowl ingredients on a marble counter top.
  • Orange Juice, Chicken Broth, and Arrowroot Starch. These ingredients, plus seasonings, form the sauce.
  • Ginger, Garlic, Salt, and Pepper. I recommend using fresh garlic and ginger
  • Avocado Oil.
  • Broccoli Florets. 
  • Ground Chicken. I love how fast ground chicken cooks, and you can also use ground turkey if that’s easier to find.
  • Cauliflower Rice. For serving! You can also use steamed rice if tolerated.

How to make Orange Ground Chicken Bowls

Here are the simple steps, with photos, to make this recipe. Find full instructions in the recipe card.

Cooked broccoli in a pan.

Step one. Cook the broccoli until crisp. Cover and steam and set aside.

Cooked ground chicken in a pan.

Step two. Add the ground chicken and crumble until cooked through.

Cooked orange ground chicken in a pan.

Step three. Add the sauce and simmer to coat the chicken and broccoli.

cooked orange ground chicken in a bowl with rice.

Step four. Serve with a side of rice or cauliflower rice.

Michelle’s Tips & Tricks

  • Don’t overcook the chicken! Chicken can always get dry if it’s cooked too long. Be sure to simply cook the ground chicken until it’s 165 F.
  • Serve with a side. Serve this recipe with cauliflower rice, rice, or even noodles!

Storage & Reheating Instructions

  • Storage: You can store it in the fridge for about 3 days in a glass container.
  • To reheat: I add the dish to the pan with a bit of avocado oil and reheat it over medium-low heat for a few minutes or until warm.

Recipe FAQs

Can you use ground turkey?

You can! It’s often easier to find ground turkey so that works just as well.

Where do you find ground chicken?

What I love about ground chicken is that it’s faster and easier to cook than whole chicken breast or thigh. No cutting it up, and it cooks much faster. Just crumble it in a pan and you’re good to go! I find ground chicken at the butcher counter often, but you can also make ground chicken at home! Simply place your chicken thigh or breast in the freezer for 15-20 minutes, then grind in the food processor.

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Orange ground chicken bowls in a bowl with rice and orange slices in the backround.
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Orange Ground Chicken Bowls

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Author: Michelle
These ground orange chicken bowls are an easy and tasty weeknight meal! They're made with an orange sauce, ground chicken, and broccoli for a simple gluten-free meal that's packed with protein.
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Ingredients
 

For the sauce

For the skillet

  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • Salt and pepper to taste,

Instructions
 

  • Combine the ingredients for the orange sauce. Stir well and season further to taste.
  • Using a large pan, heat the avocado oil over medium heat. Add the broccoli and lightly season. Saute for 4-5 minutes or until lightly crisp. Reduce to low heat and ad 2 tbsp of water to the pan. Cover and allow to steam for 3 minutes or until tender. Set aside and clean out the pan.
  • Add the ground chicken to the pan and crumble until fully cooked. Season with salt, pepper.
  • Add the broccoli and sauce to the pan and stir for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and fully coats the chicken and broccoli.
  • Serve in bowls with a side of rice or (cauliflower rice) and top with green onion.

Notes

You can easily sub ground chicken for ground turkey. 
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 275kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 21g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 9g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 98mg, Sodium: 342mg, Potassium: 730mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 204IU, Vitamin C: 36mg, Calcium: 23mg, Iron: 1mg
All nutrition facts are estimated and will vary.
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