Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb boneless and skinless chicken breast (boneless and skinless)
- 1 tsp sea salt, (to coat chicken)
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, (to coat chicken)
- 3 cloves garlic, (minced)
- 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 green onions, (thinly sliced (for topping))
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp. water, (divided)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 2 1/2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp grated orange zest
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds for garnish
- 1 cup brown rice for serving
Instruction
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup water, orange juice, lemon juice, rice vinegar, soy sauce, orange zest, coconut sugar, and red pepper flakes, and then set this aside while we prep the chicken.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Dice Chicken into 1-inch cubes, and season with salt and pepper.
- Once the oil is hot, add the chicken in a single layer into the pan, and cook, without moving, for 2 minutes, and then stir and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Then, add minced garlic and minced ginger, and stir-fry until the garlic is fragrant, about a minute.
- Now, add the orange sauce to the pan and allow to simmer for 1 to 2 minutes.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine arrowroot starch and remaining 2 tbps of water until the starch is dissolved. Add this mixture to the pan, stirring to combine. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
- Top chicken with sliced green onions, sesame seeds and serve with brown rice.