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SIX ingredient Orange Chicken

This is one of the foods Eb actually asks for - so here's a quick version for him to make while in the dorms. This recipe is not trying to be authentic in any way, just quick and easy.

In a skillet over medium heat,
1-2 Tb of sesame oil (coconut or vegetable oil works too, it will just alter the taste slightly)
brown on all sides by stirring and turning every couple of minutes:
2 chicken breasts, cubed and dusted with flour
(an easy way to do this is to put the chicken cubes & a couple tablespoons of flour in a ziploc bag, close it and shake until each piece of chicken is coated, then add the cubes to the pan)

Meanwhile, combine for the sauce:
1/4 c Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce
1/8-1/4 c orange juice concentrate
2 T soy sauce

When the chicken is cooked through, (browned on all sides - you can check its all cooked by cutting open the largest piece to check) add the sauce to the pan & combine well and let the sauce thicken and warm for a few minutes before turning the heat off and serving.

Serve as usual with cooked rice and a side salad. Or on top of baby greens with sliced almonds, carrots and balsamic vinaigrette or a sesame dressing. I even like a bit of cheese, too.

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