Gut-Healthy Ginger Orange Chicken
This gut-healthy ginger orange chicken is a simple dinner made with nourishing, anti-inflammatory ingredients like fresh ginger, garlic, and orange. Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, it’s an easy, flavorful meal that supports digestion and overall wellness—perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs or Chicken Breasts
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil for sautéing
Ginger-Orange Sauce:
- 1/2 cup fresh squeezed Orange Juice about 1-2 large oranges; sometimes I simply squeeze in two oranges without measuring
- 1/3 cup Coconut Aminos
- 1/3 cup Raw Honey
- 1-2 inches Fresh Ginger peeled and finely diced
- 3-4 Cloves Garlic peeled and minced
- 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 3/4 tsp Himalayan Pink Salt or Sea Salt
- 1/4 tsp ground Ginger
- 1/4 tsp White Pepper
For Serving (optional):
- Cauliflower Rice
- Fresh Arugula
- Sesame Seeds, garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the ginger-orange sauce ingredients until well combined. Set aside so the flavors can mix while you prepare the chicken.
- Preheat a Dutch oven or large skillet over medium heat on the stovetop. Add a small amount of extra virgin olive oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan.
- Trim any excess fat from the chicken and cut it into bite-sized cubes. Add the chicken to the preheated Dutch oven and sauté, stirring occasionally, until it is no longer pink on the outside.
- Pour the ginger-orange sauce over the chicken and stir well to coat. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then slightly reduce the heat while maintaining a steady simmer. Allow the chicken to simmer for about 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and reduced and the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- While the ginger orange chicken is simmering, prepare your cauliflower rice if serving. I like to lightly brown it in a cast iron skillet for extra flavor and texture.
- Serve warm and enjoy this gut-healthy, anti-inflammatory ginger orange chicken over cauliflower rice, topped with fresh arugula and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
