Chicken in Orange-Scallion-Sesame Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken in Orange-Scallion-Sesame Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon ground coriander; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz. each); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 navel oranges; 2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and grated (2-inch piece); 3 large garlic cloves, chopped; 14-½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 ½ cups chicken broth; 3 tablespoons tamari; 3 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds; hot cooked long noodles

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz. each)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 navel oranges
2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and grated (2-inch piece)
3 large garlic cloves, chopped
14-½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 ½ cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons tamari
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
hot cooked long noodles

1
In a bowl, combine the first 4 ingredients; season the chicken breasts with the spicy mixture.
2
Heat a large skillet over med-high heat with the vegetable oil.
3
Add in the chicken; cook 5-6 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
4
While the chicken is cooking, zest both oranges and reserve the zest.
5
With a paring knife, slice off the peel and all of the pith form each orange; slice each orange into 1/4-inch thick disks and reserve.
6
Remove chicken from skillet to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
7
Return skillet to stove over med-high heat; add in ginger, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
8
Cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes; then add in the chicken stock and tamari; increase heat to high.
9
Cook until youve reduced the liquids by half; add in the orange zest, orange disks, and scallions.
10
Continue to cook for 1 minute to heat the oranges and scallions; add in the sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds.
11
Slice the chicken breasts and arrange them on a mound of the hot cooked noodles; top them with the orange-scallion-sesame sauce.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon ground coriander, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, salt, to taste, black pepper, to taste, and more.

Yes, Chicken in Orange-Scallion-Sesame Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken in Orange-Scallion-Sesame Sauce

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