Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
2 unit

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts

cubed

4 tbsp

Soy Sauce

4 tbsp

Orange Marmalade

2 tbsp

Sherry

1 tsp

Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

0.5 tsp

Ground Ginger

1 tsp

Freshly Minced Garlic

minced

0.75 cup

Flour

1 tbsp

Sesame Seeds

3 tbsp

Melted Butter

melted

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Step 2
~3 min

Debone and skin chicken if necessary, then cut into 1-inch cubes.

Step 3
~3 min

Place chicken cubes in a shallow bowl.

Step 4
~3 min

In a separate bowl, combine soy sauce, orange marmalade, sherry, red pepper flakes, ground ginger, and minced garlic.

Step 5
~3 min

Pour half of the mixture over the chicken, reserving the rest for the glaze.

Step 6
~3 min

Refrigerate chicken for 20 minutes to marinate.

Step 7
~3 min

In a resealable plastic bag, combine flour and sesame seeds.

Step 8
~3 min

Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess moisture.

Step 9
~3 min

Toss chicken in the flour mixture to coat evenly.

Step 10
~3 min

Place coated chicken pieces on a baking sheet.

Step 11
~3 min

Pour melted butter over the chicken.

Step 12
~3 min

Bake for 20 minutes, flipping the pieces after 10 minutes.

Step 13
~3 min

While chicken bakes, pour the reserved marinade into a saucepan.

Step 14
~3 min

Heat over medium heat and reduce by half until it thickens into a glaze.

Step 15
~3 min

Once the chicken is golden brown, remove from oven.

Step 16
~3 min

Toss the baked chicken with the prepared glaze.

Step 17
~3 min

Plate the orange sesame chicken.

Step 18
~3 min

Garnish with additional sesame seeds if desired.

Step 19
~3 min

Serve with sides such as brown rice and stir-fried vegetables.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For extra flavor, marinate chicken overnight.

Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spiciness.

Serve with steamed broccoli or green beans.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Marinate the chicken ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Brown rice

Stir-fried vegetables

Steamed broccoli

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Egg rolls
Spring rolls

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Asia

Cultural Significance

Popularized Asian-American cuisine

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Meal
Family Dinner

Popularity Score

75/100

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