This protein-packed orange chicken and broccoli skillet casserole is a vibrant dish that combines the sweet and zesty flavor of oranges with the savory richness of chicken thighs. Baked together with fresh, crisp broccoli and hearty brown rice, it's a complete meal that's both nutritious and easy to clean up.
Orange Chicken & Broccoli Skillet has a medium glycemic load of 17.6 per serving — moderate blood sugar impact — portion size and meal composition matter.
The primary glycemic load contributors are precooked brown rice (GL 14.2), orange juice (GL 1.6), sugar (GL 0.9). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.
Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.