Sesame-Glazed Oriental Chicken
Experience a flavorful journey with this Sesame-Glazed Oriental Chicken recipe. Savor the tender chicken coated in a delectable sauce, combined with the sweetness of marmalade, the tanginess of lemon juice, and the nuttiness of sesame seeds. This dish is a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that will surely impress your guests.
Ingredients
Ingredients for Sesame-Glazed Oriental Chicken | |
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| 1 | frying chicken, cut up |
| ¼ | cup butter |
| 1 | cup orange marmalade |
| ¼ | cup lemon juice |
| 1 | tablespoon brown sugar |
| 2 | teaspoons cornstarch |
| 2 | teaspoons soy sauce |
| 1 | tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted |
| 1 | (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained |
| ½ | cup water chestnut, sliced |
Instructions
For preparing Sesame-Glazed Oriental Chicken | |
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| 1. | Heat butter in a skillet and brown the cut-up chicken pieces. |
| 2. | Transfer the browned chicken to a 13x9-inch baking dish. |
| 3. | In a saucepan, combine orange marmalade, lemon juice, brown sugar, cornstarch, and soy sauce. |
| 4. | Bring the sauce to a boil and pour it over the chicken in the baking dish. |
| 5. | Bake the chicken uncovered for 50 minutes in a preheated 350-degree oven. |
| 6. | Add the drained mandarin orange segments and sliced water chestnuts to the dish. |
| 7. | Continue baking for an additional 10 minutes or until the chicken is tender. |
| 8. | Sprinkle the dish with toasted sesame seeds before serving. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 425.8 kcal |
| Protein | 15.6 g |
| Fat | 20.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 49.2 g |
| Fiber | 1.9 g |
| Sugar | 40.5 g |
Published on Jul 31, 2024 by Luminița