Orange Soia or Tofu Chicken

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 2
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 252.3
  • Total Fat: 4.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 933.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 40.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.1 g
  • Protein: 18.4 g

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Introduction

This wonderful easy recipe substitutes "Soia" similar to tofu for Chicken. I prefer the texture of the Soia but you could easily use tofu. This wonderful easy recipe substitutes "Soia" similar to tofu for Chicken. I prefer the texture of the Soia but you could easily use tofu.
Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

    * 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for frying
    * 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
    * 55 grams soia pre boiled or 1 (8 oz) package firm tofu, drained and cut into strips
    * 2 tablespoons soy sauce
    * 1/2 cup orange juice or juice from 1 orange
    * 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
    * 2 carrots, sliced thinly
    * 1 orange
    * 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
    * 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
    * add chili if you want a bit of a kick


Directions

In a skillet or wok, cook the soia or tofu, carrots, and onions in oil until the onions are translucent and the soia/tofu is browned. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, orange juice, soy sauce and ginger until smooth. Pour over soia/tofu mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Serve over rice. Top with orange segments, walnuts and parsley.

Serve over rice.

****Make sure the carrots are sliced thinly or they wont cook through. You could add or substitute in a red bell pepper.

Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JONE7007.