Thai Orange Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the chicken and cook, stirring often, until golden brown and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
3. Add the orange juice, soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes and stir to combine.
4. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
5. Stir in the cilantro and season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve with steamed rice or noodles.

Interesting Facts

• Orange juice is a great natural sweetener, adding a pleasant tangy flavor to dishes.
• Ginger has many health benefits, and it adds a subtle spice to this dish.
• Thai cuisine is known for its balance of five fundamental flavors: sweet, spicy, sour, bitter, and salty.