Skinny Orange Sesame Chicken

• Produce

  • 1 tsp Garlic
  • 1 Green onion

• Condiments

  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup
  • 1 Sriracha

• Pasta & Grains

  • 4 cups White or brown rice, cooked

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 tsp Brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp Corn starch
  • 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 1 Salt and pepper
  • 1 Sesame seeds, Toasted

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil

• Drinks

  • 1/2 cup Orange juice

• Other

  • 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional

Found on simplehealthykitchen.com

Ingredients

• 1¼ lbs. skinless chicken breast ( approx.3-4 medium chicken breasts) (for vegetarian option substitute 1 14oz. package of extra firm tofu- cut into cubes)
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper ( for seasoning chicken)
• ½ cup orange juice
• ¼ cup honey
• ¼ cup ketchup
• 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons corn starch
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• sriracha ( to taste- if you like things spicier)
• toasted sesame seeds ( for garnish)
• sliced green onion ( for garnish)
• 4 cups cooked white or brown rice (optional) to keep things lighter use cauliflower rice or lettuce cups)

Directions

• Cut chicken breasts (or tofu) into 1 inch pieces, season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large saute or fry pan over medium- high heat. Add chicken (or tofu) and cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken( or tofu) is browned on the outside and nearly cooked. ( dont over cook, chicken will cook for a few additional minutes with the sauce).
• While chicken(or tofu) is cooking, in a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, honey, ketchup, rice vinegar, corn starch, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, orange zest and red pepper flakes.
• Add the sauce to the pan with the chicken (or tofu). Let sauce come to a boil and continue to cook for an additional 2-3 min. until sauce is thickened. Remove from heat and serve immediately over white or brown rice.
• Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onion.

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