Tangy Orange Sesame Chicken

This Tangy Orange Sesame Chicken recipe offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors with a hint of citrus. It's a quick and easy weeknight meal that will become a family favorite.

Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

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Ingredients

For the Chicken:

1.5 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
0.5 cup all-purpose flour
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.125 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoon vegetable oil

For the Sauce:

0.75 cup orange juice freshly squeezed is best
0.25 cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
0.125 cup honey
2 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 clove garlic minced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoon water

For Garnish:

2 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted
0.25 cup scallions chopped

Instructions

Preparation Steps

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat evenly.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. In a tiny bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Add this slurry to the orange sauce mixture and whisk until smooth.
Heat the 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 until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per batch.
Pour the orange sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Serve the Tangy Orange Sesame Chicken hot over rice. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped scallions.

Notes

For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce. This recipe pairs wonderfully with steamed white or brown rice.