Paleo Orange Chicken with Cauliflower Rice



Enjoy a delicious Paleo-friendly version of orange chicken with cauliflower rice. This recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and packed with flavor!

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cauliflower, riced
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon honey optional, for sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon arrowroot powder or tapioca starch
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish optional

Instructions:

In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, coconut aminos, honey if using, and arrowroot powder

Set aside

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil over medium-high heat

Add the chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper

Cook until they are no longer pink in the center, about 5-6 minutes

Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside

In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of coconut oil if needed

Add minced garlic and ginger, saut for 1-2 minutes until fragrant

Stir in the sauce mixture and cook until it thickens, about 2-3 minutes

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat it with the orange sauce

Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through

In a separate skillet, heat some coconut oil over medium heat

Add the riced cauliflower and saut for 4-5 minutes until it's tender but not mushy

Season with salt and pepper

Serve the Paleo orange chicken over the cauliflower rice, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired


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