Delicious Orange Chicken

Chinese New Year’s celebrations are underway. If you want to join in on the festivities, here is a delicious orange chicken recipe made with wild orange and ginger essential oils that will be sure to be a favorite for years to come.

Orange Chicken

Servings: 4 | Time: 30 minutes active | Difficulty: Moderate

Ingredients:

Sauce:

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 Tbsp. orange juice
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/3 cup rice vinegar
• 2 1/2 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
• 2 Tbsp. chopped green onion
• 3 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 2 tsp. reserved sauce mixture
• 2 drops orange essential oil
• 1 drop ginger essential oil

Chicken:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 3 Tbsp. sesame oil

Instructions:

1. Pour water, orange juice, lemon juice, rice vinegar, and soy sauce into a saucepan, and set over medium-high heat.
2. Stir in the brown sugar, garlic, green onion, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil.
3. Remove from heat.
4. In a resealable plastic bag, mix the flour, salt, and pepper.
5. Add the chicken pieces, seal the bag, and shake to coat.
6. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
7. Place chicken into the skillet, and brown on both sides.
8. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels, and cover with aluminum foil.
9. Wipe out the skillet, and add the sauce.
10. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
11. Mix together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of reserved sauce; then stir into the sauce.
12. Add orange and ginger essential oils. Reduce heat to medium low, add the chicken pieces, and simmer, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
13. Serve over brown rice with a side of broccoli for a healthy, delicious dinner.