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Sesame Orange Chicken
5 from 12 votes

Sesame Orange Chicken

Sesame Orange Chicken features bite-sized boneless chicken pieces coated in cornstarch and cooked until browned, then combined with a citrusy orange sauce that includes tomato sauce, honey, chili garlic sauce, and soy. The sauce is flavored with garlic and scallions and simmered to a syrupy finish. This combination creates a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy glaze with a crisped exterior on the chicken, ideal served over steamed rice and broccoli for a balanced meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 407 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

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

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  1. Place cornstarch and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat.
  2. In a medium sized sauce pan, sauté garlic and scallion (white portion) in the oil until fragrant. Watch closely so it doesn't burn.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 407

% 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.