Orange Chicken

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs. skinless chicken tenders, cubed
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. corn starch
• ORANGE SAUCE INGREDIENTS:
• 3/4 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
• Zest of 1 orange
• 2 Tbsp. rice vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 2 tsp. sesame oil
• 1 tsp. chili paste
• 1 tsp. garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp. ginger, pureed
• 1/4 cup scallions, chopped
• 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds, optional

Instructions

1. Whisk orange sauce ingredients together in a bowl and set aside.
2. Cube the skinless chicken tenders and toss with black pepper and 1 tablespoon corn starch.
3. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium high heat and add diced chicken. Sauté for 7 minutes.
4. Add orange sauce and the remaining 1 tablespoon corn starch and mix.
5. Sauté for an additional 7-10 minutes or until sauce has thickened and chicken is fully cooked.
6. Serve over rice and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds as desired.

Nutrition per serving: 390 calories, 30 g carbohydrates, 55 mg cholesterol, 20 g fat, 22 g protein, 1060 mg sodium, 7 g sugar.

Recipe from: strengthandsunshine.com