Tangy Orange Sesame Chicken
This Tangy Orange Sesame Chicken recipe offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors, coated in a sticky, glossy sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal!
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1.5 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup cornstarch
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the Orange Sesame Sauce
- 0.75 cup fresh orange juice
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of water to make a slurry
For Garnish
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted
- 2 tablespoon green onions chopped
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a medium bowl, toss chicken pieces with flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding) and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Pour the prepared orange sesame sauce into the skillet with the cooked chicken. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken, about 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
Serve this Tangy Orange Sesame Chicken with steamed rice or noodles for a complete and satisfying meal.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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