Name: Easy Orange Chicken Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients: Chicken:; 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1/4 cup gluten-free flour or arrowroot powder; Sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons avocado oil; Sauce:; 3 fresh garlic cloves, minced; 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated; 1 red chili, seeded and finely chopped; 1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice; 2 tablespoons fresh orange zest; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons coconut aminos, Bragg's liquid aminos, or low sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons raw honey; To garnish:; Pinch of red pepper flakes; Sesame seeds; Green onions, sliced; Lime and orange wedges

Ingredients

Chicken:
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/4 cup gluten-free flour or arrowroot powder
Sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons avocado oil
Sauce:
3 fresh garlic cloves, minced
1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1 red chili, seeded and finely chopped
1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh orange zest
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons coconut aminos, Bragg's liquid aminos, or low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons raw honey
To garnish:
Pinch of red pepper flakes
Sesame seeds
Green onions, sliced
Lime and orange wedges

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Instructions

Pat chicken dry and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Place chicken in a large bowl and toss with flour, sea salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook 8–10 minutes, until browned on all sides. Remove and keep warm.
In the same skillet, sauté garlic, ginger, and chili for 1 minute.
Add orange juice, orange zest, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, and honey. Whisk to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
Once sauce begins to simmer and thicken slightly, return chicken to the skillet and toss to coat. Heat through.
Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and lime or orange wedges. Serve with cauliflower rice, brown rice, quinoa, or steamed broccoli.

Notes

For a spicier dish, leave some chili seeds in or add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Ensure chicken pieces are dry before coating to get a nice browning.
Coconut aminos can be substituted with low sodium soy sauce if preferred.
Adjust sweetness or acidity by modifying honey or vinegar amounts according to taste.

Author: AVA
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 380
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 95mg