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Spicy Orange Sesame Chicken

Sesame Orange Chicken

Prep: 20 min
Ready: 40 min
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A flavorful dish with tender chicken, fresh ginger, and a tangy orange-soy sauce, served over rice.

Ingredients

  • 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 4 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 (1-inch) piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated
  • 2 garlic cloves, grated
  • Zest and juice of 1 orange
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1-2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 green onions, chopped, plus more for serving
  • Steamed brown rice, for serving
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce, and the flour. Toss, making sure the flour has evenly coated the chicken.
  2. In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and the ginger, garlic, orange zest, orange juice, hoisin sauce, vinegar, red pepper flakes, and toasted sesame oil.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil shimmers, add the chicken in an even layer and cook, stirring, until browned all over, about 5 minutes. Pour in the sauce and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the chicken is coated, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the green onions.
  4. Serve the chicken over rice and top with more green onions and toasted sesame seeds.