Orange Ginger Chicken

                           

           Orange Ginger Chicken

the ingredients that make orange ginger chicken so delightfully sweet and tangy? The mixture of orange marmalade, ground ginger and honey coats the cubes of chicken and tenderizes the meat. Servings: 

 Ingredients:

- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup orange marmalade
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- Optional garnishes: thinly sliced green onion and sesame seeds

Preparation:

- Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Add to bag, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat.
- In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil in batches over medium heat until chicken is no longer pink. Remove and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan; cook and stir until thickened. - Return chicken to the pan; heat through. Sprinkle with green onion and sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition Values:

1/2 cup: 326 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 378mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 0 fiber), 22g protein.