Honey Orange Chicken with Sesame Sauce

Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant and flavorful Honey Orange Chicken with Sesame Sauce. This recipe combines tender, golden-browned chicken breasts with a luscious glaze made from tangy orange juice, sweet honey, and savory soy sauce. A touch of fresh ginger and garlic enhances the aromatic depth, while sesame oil and a sprinkle of sesame seeds add a nutty warmth. The silky sauce, thickened to perfection with cornstarch, clings to each slice of chicken, creating a glossy finish that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Garnished with crisp scallions, this dish is perfect served over steamed rice or alongside sautéed vegetables for a complete, nutritious meal bursting with sweet and savory notes. Ready in just 40 minutes, this sesame chicken recipe is your answer to quick, wholesome, and flavor-packed dining at home!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Chicken breast
• 1 cup Orange juice
• 3 tablespoons Honey
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 2 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
• 2 stalks Scallions, thinly sliced
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes per side or until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add orange juice, honey, soy sauce, and sesame oil to the skillet. Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water until smooth. Gradually whisk the cornstarch mixture into the skillet to thicken the sauce.

Step 6

Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reaches a glossy and slightly thickened consistency.

Step 7

Slice the cooked chicken breasts and return them to the skillet. Spoon the honey orange sauce over the chicken to coat evenly.

Step 8

Sprinkle sesame seeds and sliced scallions on top for garnish.

Step 9

Serve the honey orange chicken hot with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(958.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1540.2

Total Fat 70.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 15.1g
Cholesterol 412.8mg	0%
Sodium 3924.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 90.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.5g	0%
Total Sugars 72.7g
Protein 144.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 144.7mg	0%
Iron 5.2mg	0%
Potassium 2165.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.3%

Protein: 36.7%

Carbs: 23.1%