Baked Orange Chicken and Broccoli by Lemons And Zest

Ingredients

• 2 lb chicken tenderloins
• 6 cup broccoli florets
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 tbsp orange zest
• 2 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
• 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
2. Whisk together the honey, orange zest, orange juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, crushed red pepper, 1 tbsp olive oil, and salt in a small bowl to create the marinade
3. Place the chicken tenderloins in a bowl or bag, pour half of the marinade over them, and toss to coat; let sit for 10-15 minutes if time permits.
4. Toss the broccoli florets on the sheet pan with the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper
5. Arrange the marinated chicken on the sheet pan alongside the broccoli in a single layer.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes at 400°F, or until the chicken is cooked through and the broccoli is tender with slightly charred edges.
7. Drizzle the remaining marinade over the finished dish before serving.