Orange Chicken Over Quinoa

I tried this recipe many weeks ago or maybe at least 2 months back but totally overlooked to post this recipe until I saw the picture I took still hovering in my photo album in my iPhone. Well, I was super busy and have been since the little girls have been preparing for the ballet and modern exams and me been me, teaching them on Sundays to get them ready at the same time sending my little one back and forth to classes while working in a manic organization and still trying to run a household. 

How do I manage many would ask me? Honestly??? I don't know. I just do.....

So here's to another yummilicious recipe and a healthy one. Do give it a shot. It's simple and it is practically fuss free. Take it from a busy mummy like myself who still strives for healthy eating aside from the occasional sweet tooth cravings that both my little girl and I have.

Ingredients:-

- 500 to 1kg chicken breasts, cut into chunks

- 2 tbsps olive oil

- cooked quinoa (follow packet instructions)

- zest of one orange 

- salt and pepper, to taste

- a handful chopped spring onions, to garnish

- handful of sesame seeds, to garnish

Orange Chicken Sauce:-

- 3 cloves garlic, minced

- 1/2 cup orange juice

- 1/2 cup honey

- 1/3 cup soy sauce

- 1/4 cup rice vinegar 

- 3 tbsps cornstarch 

- 1/2 tsp ground ginger 

- 1/2 tsp white pepper

1. Heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken and sauté for 4-6 minutes until nearly cooked and browned.

2. Whisk all orange chicken sauce, pour over chicken and stir to combine. Cook about a minute till sauce thickens. You may add salt and pepper to taste but I didn't do so.

3. Remove and serve over quinoa or rice

4. Garnish with sesame seeds, spring onions and some additional orange zest

Verdict? Yum!!!!