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Sesame Orange Chicken

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

Prepare the chicken
  1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized cubes. Add to a medium-sized bowl.
  2. Toss with flour and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce until evenly coated. Set aside.
Make the sauce
  1. 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
  1. Follow instructions of your rice. Add a slice of butter to pot for extra taste.
Cook & serve
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Remove from heat. Stir in green onions and sesame seeds.
  4. Serve on top of bed of rice. Sprinkle with more green onions & sesame seeds, if desired. Enjoy!