Baked Sesame Orange Chicken Recipe You’ll Love Today!
A delicious and healthy twist on traditional orange chicken, baked to perfection with a sesame glaze.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix orange juice, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
- Add chicken pieces to the marinade and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Place the marinated chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Serve with steamed rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey according to your taste.