Orange Ginger Chicken And Rice Food

SPICY ORANGE-GINGER CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• In a glass bowl, whisk orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, 1-tablespoon olive oil, Sriracha sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and black pepper.
• Place the chicken in a ziplock bag and pour 1/3 of the mixture in the bag. Seal the bag and place it in the fridge. Let it marinade for an hour.
• Heat 1-tablespoon olive oil on a large non-stick skillet over high heat. Remove chicken from the bag and discard the marinade.
• Add chicken, in 2 batches, and cook each batch for 6-7 minutes. Place the cooked chicken on a clean plate. Set aside.
• Pour the rest of the marinade into the now-empty skillet and cook until boiling over medium high heat.
• In the mean time, whisk together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl. It will be like a white paste. Whisk it into the marinade and let it boil for a minute.
• Return chicken into the skillet and cook for 5 minutes or until chicken registers 160 F when a thermometer is inserted in some of the pieces of chicken.
• Serve it immediately over rice. Sprinkle it with scallions and black sesame seeds.

ORANGE-GINGER CHICKEN STIR FRY

Steps:

• Combine coconut aminos, orange juice, zest, water and garlic, and ginger if using the dried form, (if using fresh, reserve for later) in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Heat ½ Tbsp. oil in a large sauté pan, wok, or skillet over high heat (medium-high if using a cast iron skillet).
• Add half of the chicken and cook until no longer pink in the center. Remove chicken to a plate and repeat with another ½ Tbsp. oil and remaining chicken.
• Wipe pan clean (if desired) before adding ½ Tbsp. oil. When the pan is hot, add onions and carrots and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes.
• Add broccoli and peppers, continue to stir for another 3-4 minutes, then add fresh garlic and ginger, if using, and cook another 30 seconds or until fragrant.
• Add chicken back to the pan with the vegetables then pour sauce over everything. Stir to coat, add green onions and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until meat is warmed through and vegetables are tender to your liking.
• Top with toppings of choice.
• Serve over cauliflower rice for a Whole30-friendly option or with rice or rice noodles, if desired.

ORANGE GINGER CHICKEN

Steps:

• In small bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, ginger, 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, vinegar, orange zest, brown sugar, pepper and sriracha (if using).
• Place chicken in large zip-top bag; pour 1/3 cup marinade over chicken. Seal bag and refrigerate 1 hour.
• Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade in bag.
• Heat large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil and half of chicken and cook 5 to 6 minutes or until chicken is golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, stirring frequently. Transfer chicken to medium bowl.
• Repeat process with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and chicken. Transfer chicken to bowl.
• Add remaining marinade to skillet; heat to boiling. In small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water. Whisk cornstarch mixture into marinade; boil 1 minute or until thickened.
• Return chicken to skillet; cook 1 minute or until heated through. Serve chicken sprinkled with green onions.

ORANGE GINGER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add to bag, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil in batches over medium heat until chicken is no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan; cook and stir until thickened. Return chicken to the pan; heat through. Sprinkle with green onion and sesame seeds if desired.