Spicy Orange Sesame Chicken

Spicy Orange Sesame Chicken

from halfbakedharvest.com

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • black pepper
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup avocado oil
  • 1/3 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup fresh orange juice + 2 tablespoons zest
  • 1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 4 cloves garlic, grated
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • green onions and sesame seeds, for serving

Directions

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    1. In a bowl, combine the chicken, egg white, tamari/soy sauce, orange zest, and pepper. Toss well to coat. In a separate bowl, add the cornstarch.2. Dredge the chicken through the cornstarch to coat. 3. In a glass jar, whisk together the broth, orange juice, tamari/soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey. 4. Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken, working in batches, cook until golden all around, about 5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet. 5. To the skillet, add the garlic, ginger, and chili flakes. Cook 1-2 minutes. Pour in the orange sauce. Bring to a boil, boil 3-4 minutes, then add the chicken. Toss with the sauce and cook until the sauce thickens around the chicken, about 5 minutes. 6. Serve the chicken and sauce over steamed rice with sesame seeds and green onions.