Asian Inspired Chicken Tenders Cassies Recipes

MAMA'S ASIAN CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• In a bowl, stir together warm water, brown sugar, orange juice, soy sauce, ketchup, white vinegar, garlic, red pepper flakes, five-spice powder, and orange peel until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is well combined.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat, and cook and stir the chicken until the outside is golden brown and the inside is no longer pink, 10 to 12 minutes. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cover the skillet. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• While the chicken and sauce are simmering, bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Set the rice aside and keep warm.
• Whisk the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of cold water in a small bowl until smooth, and stir into the chicken and sauce, a few teaspoons at a time. Let the chicken and sauce cook for about 2 minutes to thicken, then serve over hot cooked rice, sprinkled with green onion.

CASSIES ASIAN PINEAPPLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken, onion and peppers in crock pot. In a small bowl; whisk soy, chicken broth, honey, garlic powder, minced garlic, salt, pepper, ginger, brown sugar and reserved pineapple juice. Pour this mixture over the chicken and veggies and turn crock pot on high. Cook for 3 - 3 1/2 hours, depending on your pot. When chicken is tender and veggies are cooked. Stir together the corn starch and water. Stir this slurry into the chicken mixture. Add the pineapple and cook on low for another 20 minutes or until sauce thickens. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
• Serve over rice...