Orange ?Chicken? with Ginger
This delightful entrée mimics the classic Chinese dish Orange Chicken with its assertive bite of fresh ginger.
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This delightful entrée mimics the classic Chinese dish Orange Chicken with its assertive bite of fresh ginger.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp. vegetable oil
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 lb. soy "chicken" strips
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
- 2 tsp. minced fresh ginger
- 4 tsp. white vinegar
- 1 tsp. dried basil
Preparation
Heat vegetable oil in large skillet over medium heat. Sauté broccoli and carrots about 3 minutes. Add garlic, and sauté until garlic turns golden.
Add “chicken” strips, orange juice, orange sections, ginger, vinegar and basil. Cover, reduce heat to low and cook about 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat, and serve.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 400
- Carbohydrate Content 52 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 8 g
- Fiber Content 18 g
- Protein Content 46 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0 g
- Sodium Content 510 mg
- Sugar Content 23 g