Orange Chicken

In case you thought this was a thing of the past…think again! No sugar added, high in protein, fill-you-up goodness that will stand up to the restaurant stuff any day of the week. A pot of Jasmine rice for your family and a crisp green salad with toasted almonds is all you need. Don’t be discouraged because it looks like a lot of work…it’s really not. (And the results would be worth it, anyway). I found this recipe on Eating Well Living Thin. I have not tried this recipe, but I'm posting it for safe keeping.

• Ready In: 16 mins
• Serves: 4-8

Ingredients

• Marinade

• 1⁄2 cup  orange juice
• 1  teaspoon orange zest
• 2  teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  sesame seed oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  lb  chicken breast tenders, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1⁄2 cup cornstarch

• Sauce

• 3⁄4 cup  orange juice
• 1  teaspoon orange zest
• 1⁄2 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 5  teaspoons Splenda sugar substitute, granular
• 4  teaspoons  sugar-free honey, regular honey or 4  teaspoons  Agave
• 1  tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
• 2  teaspoons  vegetable oil
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• 1  pinch red pepper flakes
• 2  teaspoons cornstarch
•  kosher salt
•  sliced green onion
•  sesame seeds

Directions

1. Marinade: In a medium bowl combine orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, sesame oil, and salt. Add chicken tenders and stir to coat. Allow to marinate for 25-30 minutes.
2. Sauce: In a small saucepan combine orange juice, orange zest, chicken broth, Splenda, honey, soy sauce, oil, garlic, and apple cider vinegar. Bring to a boil; lower heat to a simmer and cook until liquid is reduced by 1/4. Season with salt to taste. Stir the 2 teaspoons cornstarch with a small amount of cold water and add to the sauce. Bring back to a boil and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until thickened. Set aside, but keep warm.
3. In a large bowl or ziplock bag add the 1/2 cup of cornstarch. Drain the chicken and toss with the cornstarch, shaking off excess. In a large skillet heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil over medium-high. Add chicken and cook until golden and meat is cooked through. Gently toss cooked chicken with the sauce and serve.