Serves 4
30 min
Spiced Chicken with Oranges
Recipe GLPR64d3f24ba490f9
Tender chicken breasts seasoned with Chinese five-spice powder and sesame seeds, seared until golden and served over a bright sauce of caramelized red onions, fresh orange juice, and soy sauce with a hint of heat. Fresh orange slices add citrus brightness and texture to this balanced, aromatic main course.
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Ingredients
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons hot pepper oil
2 seedless oranges, peeled and sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch rounds
Directions
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, five-spice powder, and sesame seeds, distributing the seasonings evenly. Heat the butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat until it foams. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and sear for approximately 5 minutes on the first side until golden brown. Flip and cook the other side for another 5 minutes until golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer the cooked chicken to a clean plate using tongs.
Add the sliced red onion to the remaining drippings in the skillet and sauté over medium heat for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onion is tender and begins to soften. Pour in the orange juice, soy sauce, and hot pepper oil, stirring well to combine.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the sauce for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld. Gently add the orange slices and stir for about 1 minute until they are warmed through without breaking apart. If needed, return the chicken breasts to the skillet to reheat in the sauce.
Divide the onion-orange mixture and sauce evenly among 4 serving plates. Top each portion with a chicken breast and serve immediately while hot.
