Pritikin Orange Ginger Chicken

Skinless, white-meat turkey and chicken are good choices, advises the Pritikin Eating Plan, because they’re high in protein yet fairly low in saturated fat and cholesterol. The chefs in the Pritikin Cooking School have created many delectable poultry recipes, like Orange Ginger Chicken, which is an Asian-inspired take on the classic Chicken L’Orange.   While Pritikin has served this entree to guest over brown rice, we tried and preferred it over spiral-cut zucchini noodles.

Pritikin Orange Ginger Chicken

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Course: Entrees

Cuisine: Healthy Spa Cuisine

Keyword: Asian, Chicken, Ginger, Orange, Pritikin

Servings: 4

Calories: 165kcal

Courtesy Of: Pritikin Cooking School

Skinless, white-meat turkey and chicken are good choices, advises the Pritikin Eating Plan, because they're high in protein yet fairly low in saturated fat and cholesterol. The chefs in the Pritikin Cooking School have created many delectable poultry recipes, like this one.

Ingredients

• ▢ 16 ounce chicken breasts -4 breasts, chopped

Dry Spices

• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ▢ 2 teaspoon corn starch

Remaining Ingredients

• ▢ 2 teaspoon ginger -minced
• ▢ 2 cloves fresh garlic -shaved
• ▢ 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• ▢ 1 teaspoon orange zest
• ▢ 1/4 cup apple juice or cider
• ▢ 1/2 cup water -optional

To Serve

• ▢ 1-2 whole scallions -optional
• ▢ 1-2 whole zucchini, spiral cut -optional
• ▢ 4 cups cooked brown rice -optional

Instructions

• Mix dry spices together and coat chicken pieces
• In a hot non-stick skillet (with just a quick spritz of cooking spray, if necessary) sear chicken breast pieces until just beginning to turn golden
• Add remaining ingredients and cover skillet
• Lower heat and cook over low heat for 4 minutes, shaking skillet slightly to toss chicken pieces.  Add a bit of water if necessary.
• Serve hot with brown rice, topped with scallions, or, over zucchini noodles.
• Enjoy!
  

Spa Index Kitchen Notes

The calorie count is for the chicken entree, with no side dish.  Adjust accordingly for brown rice or zucchini noodles, as you prefer.

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Nutrition

Calories: 165 kcal (8%)

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