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Healthy Orange Chicken Stir Fry with Cauliflower Rice Recipe

Healthy Orange Chicken Stir Fry with Cauliflower Rice

Delight in this Healthy Orange Chicken Stir Fry with Cauliflower Rice recipe, a flavorful and nutritious dish perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 360

Ingredients
  

Cooking Oil
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil for cauliflower rice
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil divided
  • 1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
Cauliflower Rice
  • 1 head cauliflower processed into rice-like texture
Sauce
  • 3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey or agave nectar
  • 3 tablespoons gluten free soy sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot starch
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 large orange zest
Chicken and Vegetables
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into large bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 large white onion cut into chunks
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large red bell pepper sliced into thin strips
  • 8 ounces fresh green beans trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup raw cashews
Garnish
  • 1 bunch green onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro optional

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Food processor
  • box grater

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Remove all greens from the cauliflower and break it into florets. Use a food processor or box grater to pulse the cauliflower into a rice-like texture. Transfer the processed cauliflower to a clean dish towel and squeeze out excess moisture thoroughly. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together freshly squeezed orange juice, honey (or agave nectar), gluten free soy sauce, grated ginger, cornstarch (or arrowroot starch), red pepper flakes, and orange zest until the cornstarch is fully dissolved. Set aside for later use.
Cooking Chicken
  1. Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame oil. Season chicken pieces with freshly ground salt and pepper and cook in the pan for 5-6 minutes until fully cooked and no longer pink. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
Sautéing Vegetables
  1. In the same pan, add remaining 1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil over medium heat. Add onion pieces and sauté for about 2 minutes until slightly translucent. Add minced garlic, sliced red bell pepper, green beans, and cashews. Sauté for 4-6 minutes, keeping the green beans slightly crisp.
Cooking Cauliflower Rice
  1. In a separate large skillet, heat 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil over medium heat. Add the prepared cauliflower rice and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Combining
  1. Pour the prepared orange sauce into the vegetable and cashew mixture. Stir frequently as the sauce thickens. Add the cooked chicken back to the pan, stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium-low and allow sauce to simmer and thicken for another 2-3 minutes to fully develop flavor.
Serving
  1. Serve the orange chicken stir fry immediately over the coconut cauliflower rice. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, chopped green onions, and fresh cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 32gFat: 14g

Notes

Feel free to customize this dish by adding your favorite vegetables such as broccoli or snap peas and experiment with different proteins like shrimp or tofu.

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