Sesame Orange Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
407 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Sesame Orange Chicken
Description
This Sesame Orange Chicken recipe uses boneless, skinless chicken breast pieces dusted with cornstarch and black pepper to develop a light crisp when pan-fried in sesame and vegetable oil. The sauce is made by sautéing garlic and scallion whites, then simmering tomato sauce, water, honey, chili garlic sauce, soy sauce, and fresh orange juice to combine sweet, savory, and mildly spicy flavors. Returning the cooked chicken to the pan and glazing it with the thickened sauce produces a sticky coating that highlights the citrus and sesame notes.
The resulting dish combines tender, browned chicken bites with a vibrant, glossy sauce that pairs well with plain rice to absorb the flavors and steamed broccoli for freshness. Garnishing with green onion tops and sesame seeds adds texture and visual contrast.
Cooking chicken in batches avoids overcrowding and ensures even crisping, while carefully simmering the sauce prevents burning and achieves a balanced thickness. This dish works well as a flavorful main course with simple sides.
Ingredients
- chicken
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 chicken breast cut in bite size pieces, boneless skinless
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or canola oil
- sauce
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil or canola oil
- 3-4 garlic minced, cloves
- 5 scallions sliced (save top for garnish)
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 Tablespoon Chili garlic sauce
- 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 orange juiced, large
- rice hot cooked
Instructions
- Place cornstarch and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat.
- In a medium sized sauce pan, sauté garlic and scallion (white portion) in the oil until fragrant. Watch closely so it doesn't burn.
- Add the tomato sauce, water, honey, chili garlic sauce, soy sauce and orange juice. Heat to a boil, then reduce it to simmer for 5-6 minutes.
- To prepare the chicken; in a wok or large sauté pan, on medium-high, heat the oil (sesame/canola combination). Brown the chicken on both sides (approximately 4-5 minutes). Repeat in batches if needed to prevent overcrowding and even cooking of the chicken. Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate.
- Wipe clean the wok or sauté pan and return the cooked chicken to the pan. Pour the sauce over the chicken and cook until slightly thickened.
- Serve over white, brown or no rice, and steamed broccoli.
Notes
- Garnish with sliced green onion tops and optionally toasted sesame seeds for added flavor and texture.
- Cook the chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding and promote crisp browning.
- Serve hot over your choice of white, brown, or no rice, alongside steamed broccoli for a complete meal.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 407 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 407kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12g | 71% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 828mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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