Thursday, January 13, 2011

Spicy Orange Chicken

This week's menu has morph'ed -- just like all plans must sometime change. 
Last night was spicy orange chicken, served on a bed of wilted spinach with green peas and pot stickers on the side.  (For a week night when I don't have much time, I use either the pot stickers from Trader Joe's or from Costco.  I try to keep a bag on hand in the freezer.)

Spicy Orange Chicken
Cut boneless skinless chicken breasts into strips.  Marinate in the following:
    1/3 c soy sauce
    1/4 c  Sriracha hot  chile sauce (Thai food aisle)
    1/4 c  honey
    1/2 c orange juice
    2 TB canola oil
    4 cloves crushed garlic
    2 TB (or more) minced fresh ginger

Other ingredients:
    Frozen peas
    Fresh spinach
    Sliced green onions
    Peeled and sectioned mandarin oranges (cuties)

While the chicken is marinating, wash and de-stem fresh spinach.  Warm it in a large frying pan (or wok).  Add 3 cloves crushed garlic.  Transfer to a platter when spinach is wilted, not thoroughly cooked.  Warm 1 cup of frozen peas.  Arrange on the platter.  (Keep warm)

Saute the chicken until golden brown and juices run clear.  Add to platter.  Top with sectioned oranges and sliced green onions.

Tonight's meal - I hate to admit it but I have a frozen pizza in the oven.  Life happens.  Who know what tomorrow will bring!

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