sweet sticky orange chicken

1 large navel orange 1/4 cup KRAFT Asian Toasted Sesame Dressing 2 Tbsp. lite soy sauce 2 Tbsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces 1 Tbsp. minced gingerroot 1 clove garlic, minced 1 large red pepper, cut into bite-size pieces

GRATE 1 tsp. zest from orange. Use small sharp knife to cut remaining peel and white pith from orange; cut orange into bite-size pieces. Mix zest, dressing, soy sauce, sugar and crushed pepper.

COOK chicken in nonstick skillet on high heat 5 to 6 min. or until done, stirring frequently. Add ginger and garlic; cook and stir on medium-high heat 2 min. Add red peppers; cook 2 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Transfer to bowl; cover to keep warm.

ADD dressing mixture to skillet; cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or until thickened, stirring constantly. Add chicken mixture; cook and stir 2 min. or until heated through. Stir in oranges; spoon onto platter.


Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SSQUEAKSS.