Orange Glazed Chicken

Orange Glazed Chicken

Tender pieces of chicken coated in a glossy sweet-savory orange sauce with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Cut the chicken into 3 cm pieces. In a large mixing bowl, toss it with 2 tbsp (16 gr) of the cornstarch, the salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 700.0 gr Chicken Thigh, 16.0 gr Cornstarch, 0.5 gr Ground Black Pepper, 3.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board, Large Mixing Bowl

  2. Step 2

    Whisk the orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger together in a medium mixing bowl.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 12.0 gr Garlic, 8.0 gr Ginger, 30.0 gr Honey, 180.0 ml Orange Juice, 6.0 gr Orange Zest, 15.0 ml Rice Vinegar, 45.0 ml Soy Sauce

    Cookware: Medium mixing bowl, whisk

  3. Step 3

    Whisk the remaining 1 tbsp (8 gr) cornstarch with the cool water in a small bowl until smooth.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 8.0 gr Cornstarch, 30.0 ml Water

    Cookware: small bowl, whisk

  4. Step 4

    Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the coated chicken and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and the thickest pieces reach 74°C.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 30.0 ml Vegetable Oil

    Cookware: large skillet, spatula

  5. Step 5

    Pour the orange sauce into the skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until gently simmering and slightly reduced.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Cookware: large skillet, spatula

  6. Step 6

    Whisk the cornstarch slurry again, then stir it into the skillet. Cook over low heat until the sauce becomes glossy and coats the chicken.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Cookware: large skillet, small bowl, spatula, whisk

  7. Step 7

    Scatter the green onion and sesame seeds over the glazed chicken, then serve.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 30.0 gr Scallion, 9.0 gr Sesame Seed

    Cookware: large skillet

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: medium

Cook chicken to an internal temperature of 74°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3 days.

Risk factors

  • Handling raw poultry
  • Potential cross-contamination from cutting equipment
  • Chicken must reach a safe internal temperature