Orange Chicken w Cilantro Ginger Lime Quinoa & Brussel Sprouts Recipe

Orange Chicken w Cilantro Ginger Lime Quinoa & Brussel Sprouts Recipe

Orange Chicken Recipe:

 

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 tablespoons ginger root minced
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp hot red chili pepper crushed

         1 tablespoon coconut vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 4 teaspoons coconut aminos
  • 5 tablespoons honey
  • 5 tablespoons white vinegar
  • zest of ½ orange
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon arrowroot starch
  • Green onions, chopped (optl garnish)

 

Instructions

  • To make the sauce combine the coconut vinegar, 2 tablespoons water, sesame oil, coconut aminos, honey, white vinegar, and orange zest.
  • To make the starch mixture, dissolve 1 tablespoon arrowroot starch in the remaining 1 tablespoon of water and set aside.
  • To a large pan add 1 tablespoon oil and ground chicken.
  • Cook until a good crust forms before breaking apart, then finish cooking by breaking it apart with a spatula and cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  • Once the chicken is cooked add the ginger, garlic and crushed red pepper and cook for about 10 seconds.
  • Add the orange sauce and bring to boil.
  • Add the starch mixture to the pan and cook for just a few seconds, stirring until it thickens.
  • Top with the green onions/sesame garnish

 

 

Ginger Lime Cilantro Quinoa Recipe

 

Ingredients:

1 cup quinoa, cooked

4 Tbsp cilantro

2 limes, juiced

1 tsp salt

1 tsp Fresh ginger, grated

 

Quinoa Instructions:

Cook quinoa according to instructions. Add the rest of ingredients after it’s cooked. Enjoy!

 

Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts Recipe

 

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons tamari sauce

1 1/5 tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

1 teaspoon coconut vinegar

1/2 teaspoon sriracha sauce

1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced

1 garlic clove, minced

 

Brussel Sprouts Instructions:

  1. To a small bowl add tamari sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, sriracha sauce, fresh ginger and garlic. Whisk together until combined and set aside.
  2. Next, season the brussel sprouts with olive oil and salt. Using a spoon, toss to make sure everything is coated.
  3. Heat air fryer to 380°F.
  4. Add brussel sprouts to the air fryer and spread out in a single layer. Cook for 6 minutes. Pull the basket out and give it a good shake. Cook brussel sprouts for an additional 6 minutes.
  5. Once nice and crispy add to a medium bowl and pour the spicy asian sauce over top. Toss the brussel sprouts until they are completely coated.

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