Asian Citrus Chicken
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Prep time:
20 minutes
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Cook time:
30 minutes
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Servings:
10 cups
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.
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.
![Bowl with Spoon](https://eatgathergo.org/wp-content/themes/PNEP/library/images/prep-bowl.png)
Prep time:
20 minutes
![Kitchen Timer](https://eatgathergo.org/wp-content/themes/PNEP/library/images/recipe_meta_timer.png)
Cook time:
30 minutes
![Fork](https://eatgathergo.org/wp-content/themes/PNEP/library/images/fork.png)
Servings:
10 cups
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Purdue University is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. This material was partially funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - (SNAP) and USDA's Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program - (EFNEP).