Orange Chicken with Broccoli

Ingredients

1 whole chicken breast, cut up in bite size pieces

1 bunch broccoli, chopped w stems included

4 tbsp coconut oil or EVOO

2 tbsp ground flax

1 tbsp Peachy herbs

Juice of 1 large orange and zest

1 tsp garlic, minced

1 tsp ginger minced

1 medium onion, diced

1 tbsp cider vinegar

1 tbsp brown sugar, maple syrup or honey

2 tbsp soy sauce or oyster sauce

1 tsp sesame oil

2 tsp cornstarch or tapioca flour (for thickening)

Ground hot pepper blend (optional)

Directions

Sprinkle about 1 tsp soy sauce on chicken pieces.

Mix flax and Peachy herbs in a bowl, dredge chicken pieces in it.

Heat 2-3 tbsp coconut oil in a large skillet.

Add chicken, cook until brown about 4-5 minutes, transfer to a bowl.

In same skillet, heat 1 tbsp coconut oil.

Add garlic, onions and ginger cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add soy sauce, orange juice, cider vinegar, brown sugar, blend well.

Add broccoli, cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add cornstarch, stir to thicken.

Add cooked chicke.

Sprinkle with green onions and orange zest before serving.

Health Benefits of Citrus and its Zest

Please dont throw away citrus peels. The juices of citrus fruits (grapefruit, lemons, limes, oranges) contain good amounts of essential vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants which are cardio and gut protective and gives as glowing skin.

The skin of oranges contain a much impressive concentation of vitamins, anti-oxidants and substances like limonene and feruloylputrescine that have anti-inflammatory and anti- cancer properties.

Don’t throw away orange  skins!