Healthy Orange Chicken (Print Version)
A lighter, gluten-free version of the classic Asian dish made with real food ingredients and paired with steamed broccoli.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 lb chicken tenderloins or chicken breast, chopped into 1-inch cubes
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3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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1 cup orange juice, no sugar added
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1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
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1/2 cup coconut aminos
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2/3 cup gluten-free rolled oats or gluten-free oat flour or arrowroot flour
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
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2 green onions, diced
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4 cups broccoli florets
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat a large skillet to medium heat and add the extra virgin olive oil.
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Pat dry the chicken cubes and set them on a plate.
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Blend the oats in a blender for 1 minute until they reach a flour-like consistency, then transfer to a plate.
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Coat each chicken piece with the oat flour, then cook in the skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. Remove the cooked chicken and set aside.
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In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, chicken broth, coconut aminos, ginger powder, and garlic powder. Add this mixture to the skillet and bring to a boil for 15 minutes, stirring until it thickens to a syrup-like consistency.
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Once the sauce is ready, return the chicken and diced green onions to the skillet and stir to combine.
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Steam the broccoli in a pot with water for 5 minutes, or cook to your desired consistency.
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Serve the chicken and sauce with the cooked broccoli, or store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.