Super saucy, crisp-tender sesame chicken! 1000x better than takeout, made in 30min or less. Serve with rice and broccoli. SO SO GOOD.
4.9 stars (66 ratings)
Ingredients
1cupbasmati rice
12ouncesbroccoli florets, about 2-3 cups
½cupchicken stock
¼cuporange marmalade
¼cupfreshly squeezed orange juice
2 ½tablespoonsreduced sodium soy sauce
1tablespoonrice wine vinegar
1tablespoonfreshly grated ginger
3clovesgarlic, minced
1teaspoonSriracha, optional
4 ½tablespoonscorn starch, divided
1 ½poundsboneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3tablespoonscanola oil
2teaspoonstoasted sesame seeds
1green onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
In a large saucepan of 1 1/2 cups water, cook rice according to package instructions; set aside.
Place broccoli florets into a steamer or colander set over a pan of boiling water. Cover and steam for 5 mins, or until cooked through and vibrant green; set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together chicken stock, orange marmalade, orange juice, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic, Sriracha, if using, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
Season chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; sprinkle with remaining 3 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch until evenly coated.
Heat canola oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Working in two batches, add chicken and cook until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes. Stir in chicken stock mixture until thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in sesame seeds.
Serve chicken immediately with rice and broccoli, garnished with green onion, if desired.