Orange Sesame Chicken-RECIPE

[Nat Quinn]

Orange Sesame Chicken

 

 

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Makes: 2 servings

Ingredients:

Marinade:

• • 1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice (one large orange)

  • 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce

  • 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame oil

  • 1 clove garlic, crushed

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Sauce:

• • 1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice

  • 1/4 cup water

  • 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce

  • 1 clove garlic, crushed

  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons sugar (works with less sugar)

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch

Main Ingredients:

• about 3/4 pound boneless chicken breast cut in 1-inch pieces

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

• 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions:

1. Combine marinade ingredients in a small zip lock bag. Add chicken and marinate for 15-20 min.

2. Combine sauce ingredients in a measuring cup. Set aside.

3. Heat oil in a pan on medium–high heat and add chicken, discarding marinade. Sauté 2-3 minutes per side.

4. Reduce temperature, add sauce & cook 2-3 minutes until thick.

5. Stir in 1/2 tsp. sesame oil (and toasted sesame seeds if you like).

6. Serve over rice. A side of steamed broccoli goes really well.

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