Honey Orange Chicken with Sesame Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant and flavorful Honey Orange Chicken with Sesame Sauce. This recipe combines tender, golden-browned chicken breasts with a luscious glaze made from tangy orange juice, sweet honey, and savory soy sauce. A touch of fresh ginger and garlic enhances the aromatic depth, while sesame oil and a sprinkle of sesame seeds add a nutty warmth. The silky sauce, thickened to perfection with cornstarch, clings to each slice of chicken, creating a glossy finish that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Garnished with crisp scallions, this dish is perfect served over steamed rice or alongside sautéed vegetables for a complete, nutritious meal bursting with sweet and savory notes. Ready in just 40 minutes, this sesame chicken recipe is your answer to quick, wholesome, and flavor-packed dining at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breast
- 1 cup Orange juice
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 2 stalks Scallions, thinly sliced
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes per side or until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add orange juice, honey, soy sauce, and sesame oil to the skillet. Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water until smooth. Gradually whisk the cornstarch mixture into the skillet to thicken the sauce.
Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reaches a glossy and slightly thickened consistency.
Slice the cooked chicken breasts and return them to the skillet. Spoon the honey orange sauce over the chicken to coat evenly.
Sprinkle sesame seeds and sliced scallions on top for garnish.
Serve the honey orange chicken hot with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1540 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.3 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.0 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 413 mg | 138% | |
| Sodium | 3925 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 90.6 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 72.7 g | ||
| Protein | 144.1 g | 288% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 145 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 2166 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
