Orange Chicken

This recipe was surprising.  We all enjoyed it and several of my kiddos had seconds.  We will have this again!  This was, of course, another pinterest find.  You will find it here.


2 pounds chicken, cut into bite size pieces (dark meat works best) - I used 3 lbs.
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1 orange, zested and juiced
⅓ cup coconut amnios (or soy sauce)
1 inch ginger, peeled and grated (about 1-2 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons honey
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder (can use fresh if you want)
1-2 tablespoons tapioca starch (or cornstarch) - options usually make it UNpaleo ; )

cauliflower rice (we used basmati)

Sprinkle salt on chicken and stir to evenly coat.

In a large skillet over medium high heat, add the sesame oil and chicken.

Cook for about 5 minutes until mostly cooked through.

While that is cooking, in a small bowl, combine orange zest and juice, coconut aminos, ginger,tomato paste, honey, red pepper, and garlic powder. Stir as best you can with a spoon.

Pour over chicken and stir to evenly coat.

Cook for 5-10 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked through.

Add tapioca starch if you want the sauce thicker. Stir it in and cook for a couple minutes for it to thicken.

Serve over cauliflower rice.