Papaya Chicken

A little Asian inspiration going on today.

Ingredients:

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb) cut in 1 1/2 - 2" cubes

1 - 1 1/2 cups cubed papaya

1 cup sliced onion

2 tsps soya sauce

2 tsps apple cider vinegar

1 tsp cornstarch

1 tbsp + 1 tbsp vegetable oil

2 tsps minced ginger

2 tsps minced garlic

1/8 - 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

1 tbsp soya sauce

1/2 cup orange juice

salt and pepper to taste

a handful of spinach, roughly chopped

1 tbsp lemon juice

Combine 2 tsps soya sauce, apple cider vinegar and cornstarch and toss with the chicken. Let stand 15 minutes. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet and cook the sliced onion on medium heat for 1-2 minutes, then add the ginger and garlic for 1 minute longer. Make a well in the center of the pan, add 1 tbsp oil and the chicken and cook on medium high for 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is cooked. Add pepper flakes and 1 tbsp soya sauce and stir together, then remove to a plate.

Deglaze the pan with the orange juice and bring to a boil to slightly thicken. Return the chicken to the pan and add the papaya, cooking for about 3 minutes. Toss in the chopped spinach, lemon juice, salt and pepper and serve immediately.

Serves 3 - 4 with a side of rice

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