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Orange Chicken

Maria Emmerich
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Dairy Free, Egg Free, Main Course, Nut Free, Poultry
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4
Calories 189.9

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons Natural Sweetener
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon coconut aminos or organic Tamari sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger freshly grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange oil/extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon fish sauce for Umami
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken legs or thighs

GARNISH

  • 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
  • 4 green onions sliced

Instructions
 

  • To make the sauce, in a small bowl, combine the ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth. Please note that this sauce will separate if it sits too long or cools. To combine it again, gently warm and whisk until well mixed.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour sauce over chicken and cover with foil.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 45 minutes, remove foil, and bake for 15 more minutes.
  • Serve over cabbage "pasta" if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 189.9 | Fat: 16.4g | Protein: 9g | Carbohydrates: 1.4g | Fiber: 0.6g | P:E Ratio: 0.5