Sticky Orange Chicken with Nectarines
Prep
20 mins
Cook
10 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This sticky orange chicken with nectarines is one of my go to weeknight dinners when I want something that tastes fancy but comes together in just thirty minutes. The citrus and fresh ginger create this beautiful balance of bright and savory that keeps everyone at my table asking for seconds. Plus, nectarines are packed with vitamin C and antioxidants, so you're getting real nutrition alongside all that delicious flavor. What I love most about this dish is how simple it actually is, since you only need one pan and a few pantry staples to make it happen. The whole thing cooks faster than ordering takeout, but tastes like you spent way more time in the kitchen.
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Ingredients
- ½ cup orange juice½ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup light soy sauce¼ cup light soy sauce
- 22 tablespoons buckwheat honey
- 22 tablespoons hot sauce
- 22 tablespoons brown sugar
- 22 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger
- 22 teaspoons chopped fresh garlic
- 33 tablespoons all-purpose flour, salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 11 pinch italian seasoning
- 44 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 11 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed
- 22 nectarines, sliced
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Instructions
- 1
Mix orange juice, soy sauce, honey, hot sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic together in a small bowl to make the sauce.
- 2
Season flour lightly with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cut chicken breasts into 1/2-inch strips. Dredge chicken pieces in the seasoned flour; sprinkle more salt and pepper on top.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken strips and brown on both sides, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Pour in the orange sauce. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until sauce thickens and chicken is no longer pink in the centers, 8 to 10 minutes.
- 4
Plate the chicken and top with nectarine slices.
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