Follow these steps for perfect results
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
cubed
Soy Sauce
Orange Marmalade
Sherry
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Ground Ginger
Freshly Minced Garlic
minced
Flour
Sesame Seeds
Melted Butter
melted
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Debone and skin chicken if necessary, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
Place chicken cubes in a shallow bowl.
In a separate bowl, combine soy sauce, orange marmalade, sherry, red pepper flakes, ground ginger, and minced garlic.
Pour half of the mixture over the chicken, reserving the rest for the glaze.
Refrigerate chicken for 20 minutes to marinate.
In a resealable plastic bag, combine flour and sesame seeds.
Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess moisture.
Toss chicken in the flour mixture to coat evenly.
Place coated chicken pieces on a baking sheet.
Pour melted butter over the chicken.
Bake for 20 minutes, flipping the pieces after 10 minutes.
While chicken bakes, pour the reserved marinade into a saucepan.
Heat over medium heat and reduce by half until it thickens into a glaze.
Once the chicken is golden brown, remove from oven.
Toss the baked chicken with the prepared glaze.
Plate the orange sesame chicken.
Garnish with additional sesame seeds if desired.
Serve with sides such as brown rice and stir-fried vegetables.
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.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Marinate the chicken ahead of time.
Serve on a bed of rice, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
Brown rice
Stir-fried vegetables
Steamed broccoli
Complements the sweet and savory flavors.
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