Orange & ginger chicken
Dive into the delicious fusion of orange and ginger flavors with this dairy-free Orange & Ginger Chicken recipe. Packed with protein and healthy fats, this dish serves 4 and is a great source of vitamins and minerals. It's perfect for those following a dairy-free diet and works well as a main course, ideal for a special dinner occasion.
Ingredients
brown sugar
1 cup
flour
1 cup
fresh ginger root
0.5 tsps
garlic
0.5 tsps
green onions
2 Tbsps
lemon juice
0.25 cup
olive oil
3 Tbsps
orange
1
black pepper
0.25 tsps
red pepper flakes
0.25 tsps
rice vinegar
1 cup
salt
0.5 tsps
boneless skinless chicken breast
2
soy sauce
2.5 Tbsps
water
2 Tbsps
Method
- Pour 1 1/2 cups water, orange juice (about 1/4 cup from the fresh orange), lemon juice, rice vinegar, and soy sauce into a saucepan and set over medium-high heat.Stir in the tablespoon orange zest, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, chopped onion, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat, and cool 10 to 15 minutes.
- Place the chicken pieces into a resealable plastic bag. When contents of saucepan have cooled, pour 1 cup of sauce into bag.Reserve the remaining sauce. Seal the bag, and refrigerate at least 2 hours.In another resealable plastic bag, mix the flour, salt, and pepper.
- Add the marinated chicken pieces, seal the bag, and shake to coat.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Place chicken into the skillet, and brown on both sides.
- Drain on a plate lined with paper towels, and cover with aluminum foil.Wipe out the skillet, and add the sauce. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Mix together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water; stir into the sauce. Reduce heat to medium low, add the chicken pieces, and simmer, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition:
Carbs
137 g
Fat
12 g
Protein
17 g
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