Cilantro Orange Chicken Bites

Crisp tender seasoned chicken bites tossed in a sweet & tangy orange-honey sauce then finished with fresh cilantro. Serve with rice & your favorite veggies for a healthy weeknight dinner.

By @kalefornia_kravings

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pack Chicken thighs
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1 tsp Salt
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 pcs Oranges
• 2 tbsp Honey
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 tbsp White vinegar
• 1 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 bunch Cilantro

Instructions

1. Prepare the chicken thighs by removing any remaining skin or bone. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
2. In a bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, cumin, and salt. Toss the chicken bites in the mixture until well coated.
3. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken bites and cook until crisp and tender.
4. While the chicken is cooking, prepare the sauce. Juice the oranges and mix with honey, crushed garlic, white vinegar, and soy sauce in a bowl.
5. Once the chicken is cooked, pour the sauce over the chicken bites and stir well to coat.
6. Continue to cook the chicken in the sauce until it thickens and becomes sticky.
7. Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh cilantro before serving.