Skinny Orange Sesame Chicken
April 03, 2019
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Skinny Orange Sesame Chicken ,
By Janira Everlyne .
Orange Sesame Chicken- This classic Asian dish gets a healthy makeover. All of the sweet orange chili glazed goodness with just a fraction of the calories. Ready in less than 30 minutes. (Vegetarian option with tofu listed in recipe details). Skip the take-out, make it at home! it’s so easy and much healthier! Let’s face...Read More
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
• 1¼ lbs. skinless chicken breast ( approx.3-4 medium chicken breasts) (for vegetarian option substitute 1 14oz. package of extra firm tofu- cut into cubes)
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper ( for seasoning chicken)
• ½ cup orange juice
• ¼ cup honey
• ¼ cup ketchup
• 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons corn starch
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional) ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes sriracha ( to taste- if you like things spicier) toasted sesame seeds ( for garnish) sliced green onion ( for garnish) 4 cups cooked white or brown rice (optional) to keep things lighter use cauliflower rice or lettuce cups)
• Cut chicken breasts (or tofu) into 1 inch pieces, season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large saute or fry pan over medium- high heat. Add chicken (or tofu) and cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken( or tofu) is browned on the outside and nearly cooked. ( don't over cook, chicken will cook for a few additional minutes with the sauce).
• While chicken(or tofu) is cooking, in a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, honey, ketchup, rice vinegar, corn starch, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, orange zest and red pepper flakes.
• Add the sauce to the pan with the chicken (or tofu). Let sauce come to a boil and continue to cook for an additional 2-3 min. until sauce is thickened. Remove from heat and serve immediately over white or brown rice.
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Read More this full recipes at Skinny Orange Sesame Chicken
Orange Sesame Chicken- This classic Asian dish gets a healthy makeover. All of the sweet orange chili glazed goodness with just a fraction of the calories. Ready in less than 30 minutes. (Vegetarian option with tofu listed in recipe details). Skip the take-out, make it at home! it’s so easy and much healthier! Let’s face...Read More
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
INGREDIENTS:
• 1¼ lbs. skinless chicken breast ( approx.3-4 medium chicken breasts) (for vegetarian option substitute 1 14oz. package of extra firm tofu- cut into cubes)
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper ( for seasoning chicken)
• ½ cup orange juice
• ¼ cup honey
• ¼ cup ketchup
• 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons corn starch
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional) ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes sriracha ( to taste- if you like things spicier) toasted sesame seeds ( for garnish) sliced green onion ( for garnish) 4 cups cooked white or brown rice (optional) to keep things lighter use cauliflower rice or lettuce cups)
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Cut chicken breasts (or tofu) into 1 inch pieces, season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large saute or fry pan over medium- high heat. Add chicken (or tofu) and cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken( or tofu) is browned on the outside and nearly cooked. ( don't over cook, chicken will cook for a few additional minutes with the sauce).
• While chicken(or tofu) is cooking, in a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, honey, ketchup, rice vinegar, corn starch, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, orange zest and red pepper flakes.
• Add the sauce to the pan with the chicken (or tofu). Let sauce come to a boil and continue to cook for an additional 2-3 min. until sauce is thickened. Remove from heat and serve immediately over white or brown rice.
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