Skinny Orange Sesame Chicken

Orange Sesame Chicken- This classic Asian dish gets a healthy makeover. All of the sweet orange chili glazed goodness with just a fraction of the calories. Ready in less than 30 minutes. (Vegetarian option with tofu listed in recipe details). Skip the take-out, make it at home! it’s so easy and much healthier! Let’s face...Read More

Ingredients

1¼ lbs. skinless chicken breast ( approx.3-4 medium chicken breasts) (for vegetarian option substitute 1 14oz. package of extra firm tofu- cut into cubes)

1 Tablespoon olive oil

salt and pepper ( for seasoning chicken)

½ cup orange juice

¼ cup honey

¼ cup ketchup

2 Tablespoons rice vinegar

2 Tablespoons corn starch

2 teaspoons brown sugar

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

sriracha ( to taste- if you like things spicier)

toasted sesame seeds ( for garnish)

sliced green onion ( for garnish)

4 cups cooked white or brown rice (optional) to keep things lighter use cauliflower rice or lettuce cups)

Instructions

Cut chicken breasts (or tofu) into 1 inch pieces, season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large saute or fry pan over medium- high heat. Add chicken (or tofu) and cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken( or tofu) is browned on the outside and nearly cooked. ( don't over cook, chicken will cook for a few additional minutes with the sauce).

While chicken(or tofu) is cooking, in a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, honey, ketchup, rice vinegar, corn starch, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, orange zest and red pepper flakes.

Add the sauce to the pan with the chicken (or tofu). Let sauce come to a boil and continue to cook for an additional 2-3 min. until sauce is thickened. Remove from heat and serve immediately over white or brown rice.

FULL RECIPE

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