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Pineapple Orange Chicken & Greens

By June XiePublished: Mar 25, 2022
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pineapple orange chicken  greens  bok choy huauzontle iceberg
June Xie
Yields:
2 - 3 serving(s)
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
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Made during a low FODMAP week of budget eats, this concoction was surprisingly good. Given that we love orange chicken, and we love pineapple chicken, this mash-up seemed inevitable to me. Juicy cubes of pineapple and a squeeze of fresh orange juice gave acidity and sweetness to each bite of soy-marinated chicken. Unable to use onions or garlic, I dug into my spice cabinet for nigella seeds, fenugreek, and asafoetida to inject savoriness into the dish and they did their job very well.

As for the trio of stir-fried greens, I used what I had on hand: bok choy, huauzontle, iceberg. Stir-fried iceberg is definitely an interesting experience, and while I hated it in high school, I think I've come around to it half a lifetime later. Seasoned simply with soy and salt, you can use whatever greens you have on hand too.

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Ingredients

For the chicken

  • 8 oz.

    boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1" pieces

  • 1 Tbsp.

    soy sauce

  • 2 Tbsp.

    canola oil

  • 1 tsp.

    fennel seeds

  • 1 tsp.

    nigella seeds 

  • 1 tsp.

    fenugreek seeds

  • 1/4 tsp.

    ground white pepper

  • Pinch asafoetida

  • Juice of 1 1/2 oranges

  • 1 cup

    cubed pineapple

  • 1 Tbsp.

    oyster sauce

  • 1 tsp.

    rice wine vinegar

  • 1 tsp.

    orange zest

For the greens

  • 3 Tbsp.

    canola oil, divided

  • 2 cups

    chopped bok choy

  • Kosher salt

  • 3 Tbsp.

    soy sauce, divided

  • 2 cups

    chopped huauzontle

  • 4 cups

    chopped iceberg lettuce

  • 1/4 tsp.

    ground white pepper

  • Cooked rice, for serving (optional)

Directions

    1. Step 1Make chicken: In a medium bowl, toss together chicken and soy sauce and let sit 15 minutes while prepping remaining ingredients.
    2. Step 2In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Add fennel, nigella, fenugreek, white pepper, and asafoetida, and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add orange juice, pineapple, chicken, oyster sauce, and rice wine vinegar, and cook, stirring frequently, until mixture is glazed. Remove from heat and fold in zest.
    3. Step 3Cook greens: Return skillet to medium heat and heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add bok choy, a pinch salt, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, until bright green and tender. Transfer to a plate.
    4. Step 4Repeat process with huauzontle and iceberg lettuce, adding white pepper to the iceberg when seasoning.
    5. Step 5Serve with rice, if desired.
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