Sesame-Orange Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
• 4 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, divided
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
• 2 garlic cloves, grated
• zest and juice of 1/2 orange
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1/2 to 2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 3/4 cup chopped green onions, plus more for serving
• steamed white or brown rice, for serving
• 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, for serving

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce, and the flour. Toss, making sure the flour has evenly coated the chicken.
2. In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, whisk together the remaining soy sauce, ginger, garlic, orange zest, orange juice, hoisin sauce, vinegar, red pepper flakes, and toasted sesame oil.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil shimmers, add the chicken in an even layer and cook, stirring, until browned all over, about 5 minutes. Pour in the sauce and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the chicken is coated, 5 to 10 minutes.
4. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the green onions.
5. Serve the chicken over rice and top with more green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Note

• You can also make this dish with frozen shrimp or even cauliflower florets for a vegetarian option.