Orange Sweet-And-Sour Chicken Thighs With Bell Peppers Recipe

Name: Orange Sweet-And-Sour Chicken Thighs With Bell Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 1/2-ounce) bag boil-in-bag long-grain rice; 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup orange juice; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 cup prechopped onion; 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic; 1 teaspoon bottled minced fresh ginger; 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips; 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips

Servings: persons

1 (3 1/2-ounce) bag boil-in-bag long-grain rice
1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup prechopped onion
1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
1 teaspoon bottled minced fresh ginger
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips

1
Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
2
While rice cooks, heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt. Add chicken to pan, and cook 3 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken from pan, and cut into thin strips.
3
While chicken cooks, combine orange juice, cornstarch, vinegar, soy sauce, and honey, stirring with a whisk.
4
Add remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to pan. Add onion, garlic, and ginger; saute for 1 minute. Add green bell pepper and red bell peppers strips, and saute for 2 minutes. Add orange juice mixture, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 1 minute. Add the chicken to pan, and cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Serve over rice.

455

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 1/2-ounce) bag boil-in-bag long-grain rice, 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil, divided, 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Orange Sweet-And-Sour Chicken Thighs With Bell Peppers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Orange Sweet-And-Sour Chicken Thighs With Bell Peppers

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