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Asian Citrus Chicken

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Bowl with Spoon

Prep time:
20 minutes

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Cook time:
30 minutes

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Servings:
10 cups

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Notes: Broth can be canned or made using bouillon. For each cup of broth use 1 cup very hot water and 1 teaspoon or 1 cube bouillon.

Serve with brown rice for more whole grains.

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Asian Citrus Chicken

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Ingredients:

  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 3 chicken breasts, boned, skinned, and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 slices fresh ginger root, peeled and minced, or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 can (8 ounce) pineapple chunks, drained (save juice)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or water (see notes)
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar~4 cups sliced vegetables, such as celery, green peppers, onions, and mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 medium tomato, cut in wedges

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (350 degrees in an electric skillet).

2. Add chicken, ginger and garlic, and cook 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.

3. Add pineapple juice, chicken broth and vinegar. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.

4. Add sliced vegetables. Cover and cook 3 minutes.

5. Mix orange juice, soy sauce, sugar and cornstarch together in a small bowl. Stir until smooth. Add to skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens.

6. Add tomato wedges and pineapple chunks.

Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Quick Tips

Notes: Broth can be canned or made using bouillon. For each cup of broth use 1 cup very hot water and 1 teaspoon or 1 cube bouillon.

Serve with brown rice for more whole grains.

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Bowl with Spoon

Prep time:
20 minutes

Kitchen Timer

Cook time:
30 minutes

Fork

Servings:
10 cups