Skinny Orange Sesame Chicken Recipe

Name: Skinny Orange Sesame Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1- 1/4 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1/2 cups Orange Juice; 1/4 cups Honey; 1/4 cups Ketchup; 2 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar; 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch; 2 teaspoons Brown Sugar; 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil; 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic; 1 teaspoon Orange Zest; 1/4 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 4 cups Cooked White Or Brown Rice; Toasted Sesame Seeds, For Garnish; Sliced Green Onion For Garnish

Servings: persons

1- 1/4 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1/2 cups Orange Juice
1/4 cups Honey
1/4 cups Ketchup
2 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar
2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
2 teaspoons Brown Sugar
1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
1 teaspoon Orange Zest
1/4 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
Salt And Pepper, to taste
4 cups Cooked White Or Brown Rice
Toasted Sesame Seeds, For Garnish
Sliced Green Onion For Garnish

1
Cut chicken breasts into 1 inch pieces and season with salt and pepper.
2
Heat olive oil in a large saute or fry pan over medium-high heat.
3
Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is browned on the outside and nearly cooked (dont over cook it because the chicken will cook for a few additional minutes with the sauce).
4
While chicken is cooking, in a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, honey, ketchup, rice vinegar, cornstarch, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, orange zest and red pepper flakes.
5
Add the sauce into the pan with the chicken.
6
Let sauce come to a boil and continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until sauce is thickened.
7
Remove from heat and serve immediately over white or brown rice.
8
Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onion.
9
For an even lighter version of this meal, try serving chicken in lettuce cups instead of over rice.

868

kcal

Calories

Fat

176

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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- 1/4 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 1/2 cups Orange Juice, 1/4 cups Honey, and more.

Yes, Skinny 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Skinny Orange Sesame Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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