Chili Orange Chicken

Instructions

1. In a bowl, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, honey, chili flakes, and minced garlic.

2. Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish, and pour the marinade over the chicken. Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

3. After marinating, remove the chicken from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.

4. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a tablespoon of water to create a slurry.

5. In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.

6. Place the chicken in the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.

7. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the skillet and set it aside on a plate. In the same skillet, pour in the reserved marinade and cornstarch slurry. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.

8. Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the thickened sauce. Allow the chicken to simmer in the sauce for another minute or two.

9. Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish the Chili Orange Chicken with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.