Ingredients
- 1+1/4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs cut into small chunks
- salt & pepper to taste
- 2 Tbsp flour
- juice of 2 oranges
- orange zest
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp neutral flavored oil for cooking
- 1/2 lb pea pods or green beans
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Toss chicken with salt, pepper and flour in a large bowl until fully coated with the flour.
- Add the oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once hot, add the chicken to the skillet and brown on one side.
- Whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, honey, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic and soy sauce in a small bowl.
- When the chicken is browned on one side (about 5 minutes), turn the pieces over and add the green beans.
- Cover with a lid and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the green beans are cooked but still crispy.
- Remove the lid from the skillet, add the sauce, toss to combine and cook, uncovered over medium heat for another 3-5 minutes until the sauce reduces, thickens and coats the chicken and green beans.
- Sprinkle the sesame seeds on top and serve with cooked rice.
Notes: Pea pods are superior.