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Orange Ginger Chicken with Sesame

Last updated on September 17, 2018 By The Kreative Life 24 Comments

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An Asian-inspired Sesame Orange Ginger Chicken dinner recipe that is full of flavor. - The Kreative Life

I think my pregnancy cravings are going to start wreaking havoc on my weigh because lately I’ve been craving greasy, unhealthy, fast food and a ton of orange ginger chicken.

I’ve been doing pretty well, so far. There are ten weeks left and I’ve only gained eleven pounds. Yay!

When I have cravings I usually try to power through them for a day or so just to see if it’s a real craving or something I just want to eat because I can use the excuse that I’m pregnant so I can eat what I want.

Well, waiting a few days hasn’t helped much. This past week alone I’ve eaten pizza, burgers, and now I want to make another Chinese food run.

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Low Sodium Sesame Orange Ginger Chicken

I’m not a big meat eater, but there’s something about chicken recipes that get my mouth watering. I wouldn’t hesitate to over indulge myself in any chicken dinner, especially this chicken recipe.

Any Asian-inspired chicken recipe is my favorite type!

That’s why I decided to stay at home and make my own orange ginger chicken recipe.

The flavors of the orange glaze paired with sesame seeds on the chicken is so delicious!

It also saves me money, decreases the sodium intake I would’ve had if buying from a restaurant (I hate swelling), and calories.

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During my last pregnancy, I didn’t have much swelling until the end and that was caused by eating a little more fast food than usual because I was traveling halfway across the country.

With this pregnancy I’m doing my best to cut down on or eliminate the salt altogether from my meals.

I don’t add any extra salt to the chicken batter. Sodium is only found in the soy sauce in this sesame orange ginger chicken recipe.

How To Serve Orange Ginger Chicken

My usual way of eating orange ginger chicken is over a bed of fluffy white rice.

I’ve also tried it with lo mein and stir fried vegetables, chow mein and carrot strips, and I’ve even eaten it by itself.

No matter what, I always top it with sliced green onions.

An Asian-inspired Sesame Orange Ginger Chicken dinner recipe that is full of flavor. - The Kreative Life
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Orange Ginger Chicken

Keyword Orange Chicken, Orange Ginger Chicken, Sesame Orange Ginger Chicken

Ingredients

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 2½ Lbs. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, Cubed
  • 2 Cups Milk
  • 2 Eggs Beaten
  • 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
  • ½ Cup Light Extra Virgin Olive Oil

For the Sauce

  • 3 Cups Orange Juice
  • 3 Tbsp. Soy Sauce Low Sodium
  • 3 Tbsp. Light Brown Sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. Ground Ginger
  • 2 Tsp. Orange Zest
  • 3 Tbsp. Corn Starch
  • For Topping
  • 2 Tbsp. Sesame Seeds
  • 3 Green Onions Sliced

Instructions

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken, milk, and eggs. Stir until all chicken is saturated with milk/egg bath. In a gallon-size freezer bag, pour in flour. Drain milk/egg mixture from chicken, then place chicken into flour bag. Seal bag closed. Shake bag until chicken is completely coated with flour.
  2. Over medium to low heat, in a frying pan, cook chicken in olive oil until completely done and batter is light-golden brown. Set chicken aside on paper towels so grease can drain.
  3. In a medium sauce pan, over medium heat, mix orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and zest. Heat until mixture comes to a slight boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Whisk in corn starch until sauce becomes thick.
  4. In a medium bowl, mix chicken and sauce. Top with sesame seeds and onions. Serve over white rice.


An Asian-inspired Sesame Orange Ginger Chicken dinner recipe that is full of flavor. - The Kreative Life

An Asian-inspired Sesame Orange Ginger Chicken dinner recipe that is full of flavor. - The Kreative Life

An Asian-inspired Sesame Orange Ginger Chicken dinner recipe that is full of flavor. - The Kreative Life

An Asian-inspired Sesame Orange Ginger Chicken dinner recipe that is full of flavor. - The Kreative Life

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Hi, I’m Kendra! I’m a Miami Blogger, a mom, a wife, and an amateur food photographer (at least I like to think so). I like to write about crafts, family, diy projects, food, blogging, and marketing tips, and a swell gal to get to know. I love to travel to any place that has warm weather, a beach, and great food!

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  1. Sarah Fuller

    January 11, 2014 at 9:50 AM

    This Orange Ginger Chicken looks great. I have pinned to my Food and Drink Board and have added you to my Blogger Buddies Circle on G+. Have a great weekend!

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    • Kreative Creationz

      January 11, 2014 at 9:56 AM

      Thank you so much, Sarah!

      Reply
  2. Cathy

    January 11, 2014 at 11:24 AM

    Looks easy and yummy! Thanks for sharing at DBB! Pinning!

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    • Kreative Creationz

      January 11, 2014 at 12:40 PM

      It’s very yummy, Cathy! Thanks for the pin!

      Reply
  3. Happy Valley Chow

    January 11, 2014 at 3:02 PM

    Nom nom nom nom! I love orange chicken 🙂

    Happy Blogging!
    Happy Valley Chow

    Reply
    • Kreative Creationz

      January 11, 2014 at 4:34 PM

      Thank you, Eric!

      Reply
  4. rebecca

    January 14, 2014 at 5:48 PM

    Sounds really good but what does sOrange mean?

    Reply
    • Kreative Creationz

      January 15, 2014 at 8:46 AM

      Hi. Rebecca! It was a typo. I’ve corrected it now.

      Reply
  5. Lesley

    January 15, 2014 at 11:55 AM

    Sounds great! Do you put the whole chicken/egg/milk mixture into the bag with the flour or do you drain the chicken pieces first?

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    • Kreative Creationz

      January 15, 2014 at 1:49 PM

      Hi, Lesley! I drain the chicken first.

      Reply
      • Lesley

        January 15, 2014 at 2:31 PM

        Okay, great. Thanks!

        Reply
  6. Tammetrice

    January 15, 2014 at 5:03 PM

    Hi looks good! Will the sauce thicken after set side?

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    • Kreative Creationz

      January 15, 2014 at 5:50 PM

      Hi, Tammetrice! The sauce will thicken once you add the corn starch.

      Reply
  7. Ang

    January 15, 2014 at 6:26 PM

    Oh yes please!!! This looks awesome!

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    • Kreative Creationz

      January 16, 2014 at 8:14 AM

      Thank you, Ang!

      Reply
  8. L. Tish

    January 15, 2014 at 9:30 PM

    This was awesome, and tasted so good. Loved that we used low sodium products. Trying to keep it healthy this year. Bye-bye Panda Express.

    Reply
    • Kreative Creationz

      January 16, 2014 at 8:15 AM

      Hi, L. Tish! I’m so glad that you and your family enjoyed the recipe!

      Reply
  9. Katelyn

    January 16, 2014 at 11:16 AM

    This looks delicious! I’m definitely going to have to try this one day! I’d love for you to link this up at Link’n Blogs Link Party! Hope to see you there! http://learningcreatingliving.blogspot.com/2014/01/linkn-blogs-link-party-8.html

    Reply
  10. ursulina

    January 23, 2014 at 2:58 AM

    thanks for posting. I think I’ll give this a try this weekend, it looks great!

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    • Kreative Creationz

      January 27, 2014 at 11:24 AM

      You’re welcome, Ursulina!

      Reply
  11. Andy Bishop

    October 18, 2018 at 8:27 AM

    Thanks for sharing your recipe. I love lemon and orange chicken. We used to order it from the Chinese restaurant next door where we used to live.
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  12. delicious chicken

    June 1, 2019 at 10:39 AM

    My wife loved this and I thought it was pretty tasty myself. We will be making this again!

    Reply

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