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Orange Sesame Chicken

Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 3 tbsp coconut aminos, tamari or low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh orange zest
  • pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil, canola oil, or olive oil
  • 2 lb chicken breast, cut into tenders
  • sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder, more to taste
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
For Serving
  • cooked white or brown rice
  • red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Combine the orange juice, coconut aminos, olive oil, garlic, orange zest, red pepper flakes, and honey in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside.
  • In a large fry pan with deep sides, heat the coconut/canola oil on medium high heat.
  • Cut the chicken into tenders (not strips). Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and onion powder. Add chicken to hot pan and brown on all sides.
  • When chicken is nearly cooked through, add the orange sauce, and stir to thoroughly coat the chicken on all sides.
  • Cook uncovered, simmering the sauce until thickened and fully sticking to the chicken.
  • To serve sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve over white rice.
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