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Orange Sesame Chicken over rice
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Orange Sesame Chicken

Try our fuss-free Orange Sesame Chicken recipe! Tender chicken breast halves are cooked to juicy perfection and coated in a mouthwatering sauce featuring tangy orange marmalade, soy sauce, and a touch of Sriracha for a hint of heat. Sprinkled with sesame seeds for that extra crunch, it's a dish bursting with flavor that kids love.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Orange Sesame Chicken
Servings: 4
Calories: 256kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup orange marmalade
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Mirin or rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 pound chicken breast cut in half
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Make the sauce. Whisk together the chicken broth, orange marmalade, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic powder, ginger powder, Sriracha, and cornstarch.
  • Cook the chicken. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until cooked through or an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Remove the chicken and dice.
  • Combine. Pour the sauce into the hot pan and cook until it is thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in sesame seeds.
  • Serve. Serve chicken with cooked rice and broccoli.

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Notes

  • If you like excess sauce, double the sauce recipe to toss half with the chicken and the other half to use as dipping sauce.
  • For young kids that may be hesitant to try a new recipe, cook the chicken as directed then serve the sauce on the side for a dipping option.
  • Make the sauce spicier by adding more sriracha to the sauce mixture. You can also sprinkle red pepper flakes on the dish for garnish.
  • For a sweeter version, add 1-2 Tablespoons of brown sugar to the orange sauce mixture.
  • The sesame seeds add the perfect amount of crunch but can be omitted to meet dietary needs or preferences.
  • Use chicken tenders or chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts, making sure to adjust the cooking time depending on the thickness of the chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1615mg | Potassium: 484mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg