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Brown Sugar Ginger Glazed Carrots

white bowl with thin strips of carrots in it on a white background

Usually when I make carrots, they’re in a soup or a stew. But occasionally, I’ll remember to cook them as a side like in this brown sugar ginger glazed carrots recipe. They’re an upgrade from more traditional glazed carrots recipes. With the liqueur, orange juice, ginger, and vanilla bean paste, it’s the perfect flavor.

In addition, I usually steam my vegetables in the microwave. Most of the time I’m cooking several things at once, so I don’t have the space on the stove. However, if you prefer steaming your carrots on the stove, go here. Just know that it will take longer to cook them since you have to wait for the water to boil. Please enjoy.

Ingredients for Brown Sugar Ginger Glazed Carrots

  • 2 lbs carrots, peeled & washed
  • 2 tbsp each butter, Tuaca liqueur or similar flavored liqueur, brown sugar, and orange juice
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp ginger and vanilla bean paste

Brown Sugar Ginger Glazed Carrots Instructions

  • First, cut carrots into julienne strips. (I used a grater.)
  • Next, place in a microwavable casserole dish with 1 tbsp of water; cover and microwave for 3 minutes to steam.
  • Then put the remaining ingredients in a pan on medium heat, and cook till thickened. 
  • Add carrots to pan, stirring till coated.
  • Finally, remove from heat and serve with your choice of meat.
clear glass dish with strips of carrots in it on a white background

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Chicken with Orzo Recipe

chicken strips, orzo, and mushrooms in a square copper pan

There are a lot of recipes out there featuring one pot chicken with orzo. But this isn’t one of them. Most of the time, unless I make steak, I use my NuWave oven to cook meat which is similar to an air fryer. It takes less time. Plus, the food isn’t greasy. And it cooks to perfection. 

Ingredients for Chicken with Orzo

  • 3 chicken breasts
  • salt and pepper
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 lb uncooked orzo
  • 1 1/2 tbsp fresh minced garlic
  • 32 oz chicken broth
  • 1 cup of fresh baby bella mushrooms, sliced

Chicken with Orzo Instructions

  • First, season chicken with salt and pepper. Then cut the chicken breasts into 1 inch by 4 or 5 inch long strips.
  • Next, cook the chicken strips in an air fryer or NuWave oven according to the manufacturer’s instructions. I cooked my chicken strips in a NuWave oven for 7 minutes per side. And check internal temperature when timer goes off; 170° for chicken.
  • While chicken is cooking, start melting butter in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Then add orzo and stir till it’s all coated.
  • Next, stir in the garlic, stirring frequently, so the orzo turns golden.
  • Further, pour the chicken broth and mushrooms in with the orzo. Bring the orzo to a boil; then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 12 – 15 minutes.
  • Then when the chicken is finished cooking, add it to the orzo.
  • Finally, serve with your favorite vegetable.
chicken strips on orzo with Brussel sprouts on a white plate

If you want to convert this to a one pot meal, you can. You would just cook the strips of chicken in the frying pan before the orzo. This was a hit for my family, even with more than one pan. 

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