This one has a tasty sauce and should be tried by many! This is a healthier and easier version then the popular version that we all know and love. It was super easy and could be done in a school week dinner.
Cook Time: 20 min
Prep Time: 10 min
Calories: 224
Orange Chicken Sauce:
2 tsp Orange zest
1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
3 tbsp Soy sauce or Tamari
1/2-tsp Chili-garlic paste
2 Tbsp Brown Sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp Rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 Tbls Cornstarch
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2 Lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 2’ cubes
1 tsp salt
2 Tbsp Olive oil
Directions:
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Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl toss chicken breast pieces with salt and olive oil and arrange on a baking sheet. Bake chicken cubes for 20 minutes on center rack until cooked through.
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While chicken is baking prepare a sauce. In a small bowl form a slurry by combining cornstarch with water until fulling incorporated. In a small saucepan add all ingredients, including prepared slurry, and bring to a simmer. Allow to simmer for 3-5 minutes, until sauce has thickened.
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Once chicken is done pour the orange sauce over the chicken and toss until chicken is fully coated. Serve warm over white rice or cauliower rice. Enjoy!