SKINNY ORANGE SESAME CHICKEN

Skinny Orange Sesame Chicken image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/4 lbs. skinless chicken breast ( approx.3-4 medium chicken breasts) (for vegetarian option substitute 1 14oz. package of extra firm tofu- cut into cubes)
1 Tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper ( for seasoning chicken)
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup ketchup
2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
2 Tablespoons corn starch
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
sriracha ( to taste- if you like things spicier)
toasted sesame seeds ( for garnish)
sliced green onion ( for garnish)
4 cups cooked white or brown rice (optional) to keep things lighter use cauliflower rice or lettuce cups)

Steps:

Cut chicken breasts (or tofu) into 1 inch pieces, season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large saute or fry pan over medium- high heat. Add chicken (or tofu) and cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken( or tofu) is browned on the outside and nearly cooked. ( don't over cook, chicken will cook for a few additional minutes with the sauce).
While chicken(or tofu) is cooking, in a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, honey, ketchup, rice vinegar, corn starch, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, orange zest and red pepper flakes.
Add the sauce to the pan with the chicken (or tofu). Let sauce come to a boil and continue to cook for an additional 2-3 min. until sauce is thickened. Remove from heat and serve immediately over white or brown rice.
Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onion.