For those seeking a flavorful change to a standard recipe that fits a Paleo diet, this Orange Chicken with Cauliflower Rice may work well. It has vivid tastes and good items – it presents a sweet, tangy culinary treat while remaining healthy.

The recipe presents the sweet flavor from orange with the tasty flavor of chicken, all on top of light cauliflower rice. This satisfying and nutritious food choice works for weekday meals or food preparation.

Delicious also Healthy Orange Chicken

This Paleo Orange Chicken uses soft chicken pieces. Those pieces receive cooking in a vibrant orange liquid. It comes on top of airy cauliflower rice. Flavor abounds. It delivers balance between sweet and zest, a delightful extra to a healthy routine.

Ingredients

One pound chicken breast, cut to bite size
One cup cauliflower rice
One tablespoon olive oil
Half cup orange juice
Two tablespoons coconut aminos
One tablespoon honey or maple syrup
One teaspoon ginger, grated
Two cloves garlic minced
One tablespoon arrowroot powder (optional, for thick sauce)
Salt and pepper to taste
Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Cauliflower Rice: Inside a skillet, bring some olive oil to warmth at medium. Put in the cauliflower rice and cook for about five to seven minutes until soft. Season using salt and put aside.

Cook the Chicken: Within the same skillet, add extra olive oil if needed and cook the chicken pieces. Cook until the pieces are golden besides done (about five to seven minutes). Remove those from the skillet and keep aside.

Make the Sauce: Within the same skillet, put orange juice, coconut aminos, honey, ginger along with garlic. Bring to a light boil plus allow it to cook for some minutes. For a thicker sauce, mix arrowroot powder with some water and stir it into the sauce until it thickens.

Combine: Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet and toss to cover in the sauce. Cook two or three more minutes to heat through.

Serve: Plate the cauliflower rice and cover with the orange chicken mixture. Garnish using sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition Information

Servings: 4

Calories: 320kcal

Fat: 8g

Protein: 30g

Carbohydrates: 25g