Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of this Asian glazed orange chicken, where tender chicken breast is enveloped in a luscious citrus-soy glaze. Perfect for any occasion, this dish brings the essence of a bustling Asian street market right to your dinner table. With its sweet and savory profile, it promises to impress family and friends alike, making each bite a delightful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix together orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in batches and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from skillet and reduce heat to medium-low. Pour in the glaze and allow it to bubble gently.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and toss until well coated in glaze.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (113g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg