Grilled Orange Sesame Chicken And Vegetables Recipe

Name: Grilled Orange Sesame Chicken And Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 oranges; 1 lemon, juice of; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil; 3 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half; 2 lbs asparagus, trimmed; 6 small zucchini, cut on the diagonal 1/4-inch thick; 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

Servings: persons

3 oranges
1 lemon, juice of
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
3 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half
2 lbs asparagus, trimmed
6 small zucchini, cut on the diagonal 1/4-inch thick
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

1
Cut 1 orange into wedges (peel intact); set aside.
2
Of the remaining 2 oranges, remove zest of 1 and juice of both; place zest and juice in a glass bowl.
3
Add lemon juice, vinegar, pepper, and mustard; whisk.
4
Slowly whisk in sesame oil; set aside.
5
Place chicken between two sheets of plastic wrap; pound with a meat tenderizer to 1/2 inch thick.
6
Place chicken in a glass bowl; pour half reserved vinaigrette over chicken.
7
Coat thoroughly, cover with plastic wrap, and chill 1-2 hours .
8
Heat a grill or grill pan until very hot.
9
Coat asparagus and zucchini with olive oil; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
10
Grill vegetables and reserved orange wedges until tender.
11
Remove chicken from marinade; season with remaining teaspoon salt; discard marinade.
12
Grill until browned on both sides and cooked through.
13
Arrange chicken and vegetables on platter; sprinkle with sesame seeds.
14
Serve with remaining reserved vinaigrette.

321

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 oranges, 1 lemon, juice of, 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Grilled Orange Sesame Chicken And Vegetables 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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Grilled Orange Sesame Chicken And Vegetables

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Variations & substitutions

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