I feel like it’s been days since we talked! I skipped my usual Friday post – see, as soon as we found out that we’re moving, I decided to make a list of all the things we needed to do here in the Springs before we move. That was going to be the Friday post and then I’d update you guys every few weeks or whatever.
And then as I was working on a collage-y thing for it, I realized that 99% of the things on the list were food. So uhhh, I changed my mind about sharing that. Buuuuuut, you should follow me on Instagram because soon I’m gonna start hitting all those restaurants and bakeries and food trucks. And hopefully the top of Pikes Peak for those doughnuts.
We’ll see though. I won’t be driving up there unless we get a crazy heat wave and all the snow melts. Also, the top of a mountain is quite scary with 3 children. You never know when someone’s going to start flailing around wildly and so much anxiety happens.
But anyway, I’ve been eating my feelings and it’s time to cut it out because I assume people walk around in bikinis all year in Texas.
No?
That’s not how it works?
I made this Paleo Orange Chicken last week when I was dying for Chinese takeout and it did the trick pretty well. And of course this is much healthier than the takeout stuff. The sauce is made from actual fresh orange juice and zest instead of the sugary not-fresh stuff. Plus, the chicken’s not battered and deep fried.
I’ve got a paleo cauliflower rice recipe that would be delicious with it or you could do lettuce wraps with some veggies or just eat it by itself!
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Paleo Orange Chicken
adapted from Health-Bent
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- juice of 2 oranges
- zest from 1 orange
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons coconut aminos or wheat-free soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce or sriracha
- 3 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the coconut oil, over medium high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until a nice brown crust has developed, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes.
- While the chicken is cooking, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, fresh ginger, coconut aminos, and sriracha. After the chicken has browned, pour the orange mixture into the skillet and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle green onions on top before serving.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 506Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 603mgCarbohydrates: 58gFiber: 9gSugar: 19gProtein: 44g
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free says
I’ve been trying to master the perfect orange sauce, but haven’t mastered it yet. This may be the one!
Amy @Very Culinary says
I’m afraid of heights (and tunnels, and bridges, and caves, and flying…I’m a real gas to be around, huh?), so the mountains with the kids would never happen. But I’ll take a bowl of this chicken. So not scary at all.
Christina @ Bake with Christina says
Oh my that chicken looks amazing! And not to mention, super flavorful and juicy! Pinned :)
Beth (OMG! Yummy) says
This sounds so super simple for a busy weeknight – love the orange and the sriracha!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
Amanda, wow, this orange chicken looks sooo good!! and no, people do not walk around in bikinis all year in Texas. It gets cold there. . not as cold as the Midwest and East coast but you’d be surprised!
Lauren @ Wicked Spatula says
Orange chicken is one of my favorites! Perfect with cauliflower rice!
Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence says
I wish I had this recipe when I was on the paleo diet!! Looks so tasty.
Shannon @ Dinner from the Heart says
I’ve never been to Texas so I don’t know the bikini answer – but I am from California and they don’t do it there, much… ;)
I love orange chicken and sriracha and I love that you made this without the breading – so good!
Marissa says
Yum! This orange chicken looks amazing, Amanda! My friend from Austin says they’ve been having 80 degree weather, so yep – pack your bikini! :)
Nutribullet Recipes says
Greate recipe
I wish I had this recipe when I was on the paleo diet!! Looks so tasty.