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This is a great recipe to introduce your kids to Star Fruit. This isn’t an ingredient that is used often. Happy Root Vegetables and Exotic Fruits Month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Stove top
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless chicken breast, cut into ¾ inch pieces
- ½ pound boneless chicken thighs, cut into ¾ inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1-inch ginger, peeled and minced
- ½ yellow onion, diced
- 2 star fruit, peeled and cut into ½ inch slices
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ½ cup pecan halves
Instructions
- In a large glass bowl, combine the chicken, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour, tossing occasionally.
- In a skillet, over medium heat, add the oil, garlic, ginger, and onion. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon remove the chicken and add to the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes tossing frequently, until the chicken is browned.
- Add the liquid the chicken was in, star fruit, orange juice, sesame oil, and pecans.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and cover and simmer until the chicken is cooked through about 2-5 minutes.
- Serve
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 433
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 287.7
- Fat: 30.3
- Saturated Fat: 4.1
- Carbohydrates: 10.1
- Fiber: 2.9
- Protein: 31.8
- Cholesterol: 100.2
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