Chicken in Orange Sauce

Ingredients:

3 cloves garlic, minced
3 Tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
3/4 cup orange juice, preferably fresh
1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce, or 1/4 cup regular soy sauce plus 2 Tablespoons water
3 Tablespoons rice vinegar
3 Tablespoons cornstarch
1 Tablespoon finely minced peeled fresh ginger
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
Kosher or course salt
2 Tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
4 scallions, white and light green parts, sliced

Hot cooked rice (brown or white) or quinoa, for serving
Toasted sesame seeds, for serving (optional)

Directions:

1. Whisk together the garlic, honey, orange zest and juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, ginger, and pepper in a small bowl. Set the sauce aside.
2. Season the chicken lightly with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a very large skillet or a wok over high heat. Add the chicken and sauté until it starts to turn white, 3 minutes. Add the sauce and scallions and cook until 
the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes more.
3. Serve over hot rice or quinoa, with the sesame seeds sprinkled over if desired.

Serves: 6

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