{"id":4580,"date":"2024-04-12T17:19:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-12T17:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/recipe\/orange-chicken-rice\/"},"modified":"2024-04-16T17:01:13","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T17:01:13","slug":"orange-chicken-rice-recipe","status":"publish","type":"cuisine-recipe","link":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/recipe\/orange-chicken-rice-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Orange Sesame Chicken over Rice Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Brighten up your dinner routine with this zesty Orange Sesame Chicken recipe. This dish combines the tantalizing flavors of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pittmandavis.com\/navel-oranges\/c\/ft_1001_5\/\">fresh oranges<\/a> with the subtle warmth of ginger and sesame for a delightful twist on a classic. Perfect for those who enjoy a touch of sweetness with a mild spicy kick, this recipe promises to be a favorite among family and friends. It&#8217;s quick to prepare, making it an ideal choice for a busy weeknight meal that doesn&#8217;t compromise on taste or nutrition.<\/p>\n<p>Prep Time: 15 minutes<\/p>\n<p>Cook Time: 20 minutes<\/p>\n<p>Yield: 4 servings<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>4 boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces<\/li>\n<li>2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon dark sesame oil<\/li>\n<li>2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger root<\/li>\n<li>1\/3 cup fresh squeezed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pittmandavis.com\/navel-oranges\/c\/ft_1001_5\/\">orange juice from Pittman &amp; Davis Oranges<\/a><\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons reduced-sodium chicken broth<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons honey<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon grated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pittmandavis.com\/navel-oranges\/c\/ft_1001_5\/\">orange zest<\/a><\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes<\/li>\n<li>1 to 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted<\/li>\n<li>1 green onion, chopped<\/li>\n<li>Cooked brown or white rice, for serving<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Directions:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and minced garlic, cooking for 6 to 8 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and no longer pink inside. Stir frequently to ensure even cooking.<\/li>\n<li>Mix in the grated ginger and continue to cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. This step infuses the chicken with a rich, aromatic flavor. Remove the chicken mixture from the skillet and set it aside.<\/li>\n<li>Using the same skillet, combine the orange juice, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, orange zest, and red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring often. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and allow the sauce to simmer for 5 more minutes, letting the flavors meld together.<\/li>\n<li>Return the chicken to the skillet, stirring gently to coat it with the sauce. Continue to cook for another 5 minutes, or until the chicken is thoroughly heated through.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onion over the chicken. Serve the chicken over a bed of cooked rice, white or brown as preferred, to soak up the delicious sauce.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>For those who prefer a milder flavor, canola oil can be substituted for sesame oil. The canola oil provides a neutral taste that lets the other flavors shine through.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6139,"menu_order":0,"template":"","tags":[61,63,330],"cuisine-recipe-category":[52],"cuisine-recipe-course":[34,29],"cuisine-recipe-cuisine":[],"class_list":["post-4580","cuisine-recipe","type-cuisine-recipe","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-navel-oranges","tag-oranges","tag-tiny-tim-oranges","cuisine-recipe-category-meats-and-main-courses","cuisine-recipe-course-dinner","cuisine-recipe-course-lunch"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cuisine-recipe\/4580","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cuisine-recipe"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/cuisine-recipe"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6139"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4580"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4580"},{"taxonomy":"cuisine-recipe-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cuisine-recipe-category?post=4580"},{"taxonomy":"cuisine-recipe-course","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cuisine-recipe-course?post=4580"},{"taxonomy":"cuisine-recipe-cuisine","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cuisine-recipe-cuisine?post=4580"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}