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Sesame Orange Chicken

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 4 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1-inch ginger, grated (or finely chopped)
  • 2 garlic cloves, grated (or finely chopped)
  • 1 orange, zest & juice
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce preferably organic & gluten-free
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar sweet brown rice vinegar works well here
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for serving)
  • 1 cup white or brown rice

Instructions
 

Prepare the chicken

  • Cut the chicken into bite-sized cubes. Add to a medium-sized bowl.
  • Toss with flour and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce until evenly coated. Set aside.

Make the sauce

  • Whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, orange zest, orange juice, hoisin, rice vinegar, red pepper flakes and toasted sesame oil. Set aside.

Cook the rice

  • Follow instructions of your rice. Add a slice of butter to pot for extra taste.

Cook & serve

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add chicken and cook in one layer until nice and brown, flipping to cook both sides. This should take about 5 minutes.
  • Add in sauce and bring to a boil. Lower heat to medium low and simmer for about 5 to 10 minutes until sauce thickens. Stir occasionally to make sure chicken is well coated.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in green onions and sesame seeds.
  • Serve on top of bed of rice. Sprinkle with more green onions & sesame seeds, if desired. Enjoy!