Thursday, September 8, 2011

Sesame Orange Chicken

Orange Chicken from Panda Express used to be my oldest daughter's all-time favorites for eating out food. Then, she was diagnosed with Celiac Spru.  This dish is jam packed with oriental orange flavors without any fear of gluten.

INGREDIENTS:

2 lbs. Boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
Olive oil

Heat large saute pan to medium high heat.  Drizzle with oil.  Add chicken.  Cook until lightly browned and white throughout.

SAUCE:

1 1/2 tsp. Sesame seeds
3 Tbsp. Corn Starch
1 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
1/2 Tbsp Onion Powder
3 Tbsp Brown Sugar
1 Tbsp White Rice Vinegar
3 Tbsp GF Soy Sauce
1 1/2 Cups Orange Juice
1/2 Cup Apple Juice

Wisk sauce ingredients together in a small bowl while the chicken is cooking.  Allow to sit while waiting.  When chicken is cooked thoroughly, wisk one last time and pour over the chicken.  Bring to a simmer and cook for one minute (or until cornstarch cooks "clear"). 

If you started your white rice before cooking the chicken, dinner's ready!  ENJOY.