Sesame-Orange Chicken

SESAME-ORANGE CHICKEN

SERVES: 4

PREP TIME: 15 minutes

COOK TIME: 15 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces

4 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

1/4 cup all purpose of fresh ginger, peeled and grated

2 garlic clovers, grated

Zest and juice of 1/2 orange

2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

1 to 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes

1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 green onions, chopped plus more for serving

Steamed white or brown rice, for serving

2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, for serving

INSTRUCTION

1. In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce, and the flour. Toss, making sure the flour has evenly coated the chicken.

2. In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and the ginger, garlic, orange zest, orange juice, hoisin sauce, vinegar, red pepper flakes, and toasted sesame oil.

3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil shimmers, add the chicken in an even layer and cook, stirring, until browned all over, about 5 minutes. Pour in the sauce and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the chicken is coated, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the green onions.

4. Serve the chicken over rice and top with more green onions and toasted sesame seeds

You could also make this dish with frozen shrimp or even a head of cauliflower broken into florets for a vegetarian option. All are equally delicious.