Whole30 Orange Sauce Chicken Thighs

A good sauce can make a dish, that’s why this orange chicken is a favorite among adults and kids alike. The first Orange Chicken we tried was from Trader Joe’s, and my husband started craving it (no wonder it consistently tops their annual Customer Choice Awards as the best entrée in their store). So I decided to create a healthier version of orange chicken. Chunks of chicken are dredged in arrowroot then seared to seal in the juices and served in a mildly spicy, orange flavored sauce sweetened with date paste. Serve with blanched broccoli to get a terrific lunch or dinner in less than 30 minutes.

Garlicky Zucchini Slices

This garlic zucchini slices recipe is one of my favorite quick appetizers / side dishes. It’s super easy and comes together so quickly. Dredged in the mixture of almond flour and arrowroot starch, zucchini slices are quickly seared to get a slight crunch outside and seal all the juices and flavor inside. My husband, not a zucchini fan, requests these every other week. It often turns out that the simplest recipes are often the best, and this recipe definitely proves that.