Tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Sesame Orange Chicken, a symphony of flavors that will transport you to a culinary paradise. This dish boasts a harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and savory notes, perfectly complemented by the crispy texture of the chicken. Immerse yourself in the vibrant orange sauce, infused with the zest of citrus and the warmth of sesame, as it envelops each succulent piece of chicken. This recipe collection offers three irresistible variations of Sesame Orange Chicken, catering to diverse preferences and dietary needs. Embark on a culinary journey with our classic Sesame Orange Chicken, featuring tender chicken coated in a luscious orange sauce, a symphony of sweet and tangy flavors. Discover the delightful Gluten-Free Sesame Orange Chicken, a healthier alternative that maintains the same tantalizing taste and texture. Indulge in the Vegan Sesame Orange Chicken, a plant-based rendition that delivers the same burst of flavors without compromising on satisfaction.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SESAME ORANGE CHICKEN
The enticing aroma of oranges and barbecue awaits you after removing the lid from this tasty dish. Summertime doesn't mean you can't enjoy a hot, hearty meal! If you have a rice cooker, you can make a side dish of rice to serve with the chicken. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. Transfer to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. , In a large bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, marmalade, orange juice, soy sauce, ginger and pepper flakes. Pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until chicken is tender. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve with rice. Freeze option: Before sprinkling with sesame seeds, cool chicken mixture. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Serve as directed.
Nutrition Facts :
GRILLED ORANGE SESAME CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES
Chicken is marinated in orange-sesame vinaigrette and grilled along with asparagus and zucchini; orange wedges complement the juice in the marinade.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut 1 orange into wedges (peel intact); set aside. Of the remaining 2 oranges, remove zest of 1 and juice of both; place zest and juice in a glass bowl. Add lemon juice, vinegar, pepper, and mustard; whisk. Slowly whisk in sesame oil; set aside.
- Place chicken between two sheets of plastic wrap; pound with a meat tenderizer to 1/2 inch thick. Place chicken in a glass bowl; pour half reserved vinaigrette over chicken. Coat thoroughly, cover with plastic wrap, and chill 1 to 2 hours.
- Heat a grill or grill pan until very hot. Coat asparagus and zucchini with olive oil; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Grill vegetables and reserved orange wedges until tender. Remove chicken from marinade; season with remaining teaspoon salt; discard marinade. Grill until browned on both sides and cooked through. Arrange chicken and vegetables on platter; sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve with remaining reserved vinaigrette.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 g, Cholesterol 117 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 47 g, Sodium 653 g
CHINESE ORANGE-SESAME CHICKEN
This Americanized Chinese recipe is a fusion of two classic dishes- orange chicken and sesame chicken. I found it on an excellent blog, " Appetite for China". This recipe makes extra sauce (perfect for rice!).
Provided by blucoat
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 40m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Combine the ingredients for the marinade. Add chicken and marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the sauce ingredients: orange juice, chicken stock, sugar, soy sauce, salt, and sesame oil. In a small to medium sized pot, heat up a few teaspoons oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add apple cider vinegar, then the combined sauce ingredients. Simmer until liquid is reduced by three fourths, about 15 minutes. Stir in cornstarch and water mixture until sauce thickens, then season with salt to taste. Set sauce aside and keep warm.
- Drip excess marinade off the chicken, and toss cubes in 1 cup of cornstarch. Shake off excess before frying.
- Meanwhile, heat up the 3 cups oil in a wok. When oil just begins to smoke, add the first batch of chicken cubes and deep-fry until cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove chicken with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat with the rest of the chicken.
- Reheat orange sauce and add drained chicken cubes. Mix until well-coated. Plate and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
SESAME ORANGE CHICKEN
Make and share this Sesame Orange Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by dicentra
Categories Chicken
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat a small skillet on medium high heat. Add the sesame seeds. Toast sesame seeds until fragrant and lightly browned.
- Do not turn your back on the seeds while cooking, they can easily and quickly burn. Stir often to keep them from burning.
- You may hear them pop, and some of them may hop out of the pan while cooking. When lightly browned remove from heat and set aside.
- Mix melted butter in with the bread crumbs. Heat a large skillet on a medium high, add the bread crumbs, stir often until the bread crumbs get toasty brown. Remove from heat, let cool.
- Heat the oven to 450°F Line a roasting pan with foil. Put a flat baking rack on the lined roasting pan.
- Use a meat pounder to lightly pound the chicken breasts between two pieces of wax paper to even out the thickness of the breasts.
- Use a microplane grater to grate the zest from the orange. Place the zest in a large bowl.
- Cut 4 thin round slices from the center of the orange to use with this recipe. Save the rest of the orange for snacking.
- 6 Add to the large bowl with the zest, the marmalade, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, peanut oil, chili sauce and salt. Mix well.
- Add the chicken to the sauce, coating every piece. You can at this point make ahead by 24 hours and let the chicken marinate, or you can go ahead with the recipe.
- In a large, shallow dish, mix together the toasted sesame seeds and bread crumbs. Working with the chicken one piece at a time, dredge the chicken in the coating, pressing down on the crumbs to make sure they adhere well.
- Transfer to the backing rack on the lined roasting pan. Dip the orange slices in the leftover marmalade mix and set on the rack.
- Cook at 450°F until the chicken has an internal temperature of 165°F, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately, topped with the orange slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 743, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 91.3, Sodium 1279.7, Carbohydrate 92, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 47.9, Protein 39.2
SESAME CHICKEN KEBABS WITH ORANGE HOISIN SAUCE
Provided by Moira Hodgson
Categories dinner, main course
Time 2h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Marinate chicken in mixture of soy sauce, sesame oil, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, chilies and rosemary leaves for at least two hours. Thread chicken on skewers.
- Combine hoisin sauce, vinegar, orange juice, scallions and sesame oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Preheat grill or broiler. Cook chicken for about five minutes on each side, or until done, basting with marinade. Garnish plates with rosemary sprigs. Serve sauce separately in small bowl.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 368, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1741 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams
GRILLED ORANGE SESAME CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES
This is a recipe that I found on line and thought it sounded wonderful. This is an untested recipe.
Provided by Lori Brown
Categories Chicken
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Cut 1 orange into wedges (peel intact); set aside. Of the remaining 2 oranges, remove zest of 1 and juice of both; place zest and juice in a glass bowl. Add lemon juice, vinegar, pepper and mustard; whisk. slowly whisk in sesame oil; set aside.
- 2. Place chicken between two sheets of plastic wrap; pound with a meat tenderizer to 1/2 inch thick. Place chicken in a glass bowl; pour half reserved vinegar mixture over chicken. Coat thoroughly, cover with plastic wrap, and chill 1 to 2 hours.
- 3. Heat grill or grill pan until very hot. Coat asparagus and zucchini with olive oil; sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. salt. Grill vegetables and reserved orange wedges until tender. Remove chicken from marinade; season with remaining tsp. salt; discard marinade, Grill until browned on both sides and cooked through. Arrange chicken and vegetables on platter; sprinkle with the sesame seeds. Serve with remaining vinegar mixture.
Tips:
- For a crispier chicken, double-coat it in the cornstarch mixture.
- If you don't have rice wine vinegar, you can substitute white vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
- To make the sauce ahead of time, simply whisk all of the ingredients together and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- When reheating the chicken, be sure to do so over low heat so that it doesn't dry out.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad.
Conclusion:
This classic Chinese dish is sure to please everyone at your table. With its crispy chicken, tangy orange sauce, and fresh vegetables, it's a flavorful and satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy weeknight dinner, give this sesame orange chicken recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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