Chinese Orange-Sesame Chicken Recipe

Name: Chinese Orange-Sesame Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes; peanut oil, for frying (about 3 cups); 1 cup cornstarch; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds; Marinade; 1 cup orange juice; 2 teaspoons light soy sauce; 3 drops sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Sauce; 1 cup orange juice; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons light soy sauce; 3 drops sesame oil; 1 few teaspoons oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons cornstarch, dissolved in 1 tablespoon water; salt

Servings: persons

1/2 lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
peanut oil, for frying (about 3 cups)
1 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Marinade
1 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons light soy sauce
3 drops sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
Sauce
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons light soy sauce
3 drops sesame oil
1 few teaspoons oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons cornstarch, dissolved in 1 tablespoon water
salt

1
Combine the ingredients for the marinade. Add chicken and marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
2
In a separate bowl, mix together the sauce ingredients: orange juice, chicken stock, sugar, soy sauce, salt, and sesame oil. In a small to medium sized pot, heat up a few teaspoons oil and saute minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add apple cider vinegar, then the combined sauce ingredients. Simmer until liquid is reduced by three fourths, about 15 minutes. Stir in cornstarch and water mixture until sauce thickens, then season with salt to taste. Set sauce aside and keep warm.
3
Drip excess marinade off the chicken, and toss cubes in 1 cup of cornstarch. Shake off excess before frying.
4
Meanwhile, heat up the 3 cups oil in a wok. When oil just begins to smoke, add the first batch of chicken cubes and deep-fry until cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove chicken with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat with the rest of the chicken.
5
Reheat orange sauce and add drained chicken cubes. Mix until well-coated. Plate and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

1955

kcal

Calories

179

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes, peanut oil, for frying (about 3 cups), 1 cup cornstarch, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, and more.

Yes, Chinese Orange-Sesame Chicken 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.

Chinese Orange-Sesame Chicken

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