How To Make Sticky Orange Chicken with Parsnips, Maple & Pecans
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 4 parsnips, peeled and sliced
- 1 orange, zest and juice
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Vegetable oil, for cooking
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, zest, maple syrup, soy sauce, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
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Heat some vegetable oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
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Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side until browned.
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Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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Add the parsnips to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
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Return the chicken to the skillet and pour the orange mixture over the chicken and parsnips.
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Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the chicken.
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Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is sticky.
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Serve the sticky orange chicken with parsnips, maple & pecans with steamed rice or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Calories : 380kcal
- Total Fat : 15g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Cholesterol : 72mg
- Sodium : 670mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 32g
- Dietary Fiber : 6g
- Sugar : 16g
- Protein : 32g
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