Baked Sesame Orange Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
428 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
North American
Baked Sesame Orange Chicken Recipe
Description
This recipe begins by mixing black sesame seeds with cornstarch and coating chicken thighs evenly before baking at 425°F on a parchment-lined sheet. The coating crisps during baking, while the chicken remains juicy inside. The sauce combines honey, fresh orange juice and zest, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced ginger, and garlic. Boiled until it thickens enough to coat a spoon, it lends a sweet and tangy character with aromatic warmth from the ginger and garlic.
After baking, the chicken is brush-coated with the orange sauce, then broiled briefly to caramelize the glaze and intensify flavors. Cilantro is sprinkled on top for freshness just before serving. This dish pairs well with rice or steamed vegetables and offers a balance of sweet citrus and nutty sesame flavors with a tender texture enhanced by baking.
If black sesame seeds are not on hand, white sesame seeds can be substituted without major flavor change, allowing adaptation to pantry supplies.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup black sesame seeds see notes
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 8 chicken thigh boneless, skinless
- Cooking spray oil
- cilantro to serve
Orange Sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- orange juice and zest from 1 fruit
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce gluten-free if needed
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 inch ginger finely minced, piece
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. In a shallow bowl, mix the sesame seeds and cornstarch.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Dip each piece of chicken into the cornstarch so it is well coated on all sides. Put the breaded chicken on the baking sheet and spray the top with oil. If there are any sesame seeds left in the bowl, sprinkle them on top of the chicken. Bake the chicken for 20 minutes, until it is cooked through.
- While the chicken is baking, make the sauce. Combine all the sauce ingredients in a small pan over medium-high heat. Boil for 4-5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and liberally brush the top of each piece with the sauce - any extra sauce can be used as a dip. Turn your oven to broil, and then put the chicken back into the oven for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with cilantro, and dig in!
Notes
- White sesame seeds can be used as a substitute if black sesame seeds are not available.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 428 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2 chicken thighs with ¼ of the sauce | |
| Calories | 428kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 215mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 492mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 647mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 55IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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