Spicy Orange and Sesame Chicken Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Spicy Orange and Sesame Chicken Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs boneless chicken breasts (with skin); ¾ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces; ½ cup orange marmalade; 2 ½ tablespoons sesame oil; 2 ½ tablespoons soy sauce; ¾ teaspoon hot sauce; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 ½ teaspoons sesame seeds; 2 medium oranges; 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated; 3 large pocket-style pita bread, halved

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs boneless chicken breasts (with skin)
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
½ cup orange marmalade
2 ½ tablespoons sesame oil
2 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
¾ teaspoon hot sauce
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 ½ teaspoons sesame seeds
2 medium oranges
1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated
3 large pocket-style pita bread, halved

1
Heat oven to 400F.
2
Season the chicken on all sides with the salt and pepper and place in a baking dish.
3
Dot the top of the skin with the butter and place in the oven on the center rack.
4
Roast for 10 minutes.
5
Mix the marmalade, sesame oil, soy sauce, hot sauce, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl and use it to baste the chicken frequently until the meat reaches 167F-about 20 more minutes.
6
Adjust oven to broil, sprinkle the sesame seeds over the chicken and broil until seeds are toasted and skin is crispy- about 1 minute.
7
Remove chicken from the oven and let rest for 15 minutes.
8
Bring the basting sauce to a boil and cook for 1 minute.
9
Remove from the heat and let cool.
10
Cut the skin and pith from the oranges and slice into 1/4-inch-thick rounds.
11
Remove any seeds.
12
Slice the chicken and place equal amounts of it, the oranges, and lettuce leaves inside the pitas.
13
Drizzle each sandwich with the boiled sauce.

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* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs boneless chicken breasts (with skin), ¾ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces, and more.

Yes, Spicy Orange and Sesame Chicken Sandwiches 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.

Spicy Orange and Sesame Chicken Sandwiches

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