Ingredients:
1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
¼ cup orange juice
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1½ tbsp honey
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
2 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
Instructions:
1⃣Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix orange juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar,
honey, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Add the chicken and let it marinate for 15-20
minutes.
2⃣Prepare the Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 2 tbsp water to
create a slurry. Set aside.
3⃣Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated
chicken (discard excess marinade) and sauté for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
4⃣Thicken the Sauce: Reduce heat to medium-low, pour in the remaining marinade, and stir
in the cornstarch slurry. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
5⃣Finish & Serve: Stir in toasted sesame seeds, then serve over steamed rice with a
garnish of caramelized orange zest for extra citrus magic!
1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
¼ cup orange juice
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1½ tbsp honey
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
2 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
Instructions:
1⃣Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix orange juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar,
honey, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Add the chicken and let it marinate for 15-20
minutes.
2⃣Prepare the Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 2 tbsp water to
create a slurry. Set aside.
3⃣Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated
chicken (discard excess marinade) and sauté for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
4⃣Thicken the Sauce: Reduce heat to medium-low, pour in the remaining marinade, and stir
in the cornstarch slurry. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
5⃣Finish & Serve: Stir in toasted sesame seeds, then serve over steamed rice with a
garnish of caramelized orange zest for extra citrus magic!
Comments