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Healthy Orange Chicken Stir Fry with Cauliflower Rice Recipe

Healthy Orange Chicken Stir Fry with Cauliflower Rice Recipe

This Healthy Orange Chicken Stir Fry with Cauliflower Rice Recipe is a delicious, nutritious meal that packs bold flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 360

Ingredients
  

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 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
Rice
  • 1 head cauliflower
Cooking Oils
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil divided
Garnishes
  • green onion chopped
  • toasted sesame seeds
  • fresh cilantro (optional)

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Food processor or box grater
  • Large bowl

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 or pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame oil. Season the bite-sized 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 they become 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 Everything
  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 the sauce to simmer and thicken for another 2-3 minutes to fully develop flavor.
  2. 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 with different proteins or additional vegetables based on your preference.

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