Orange Poppy Seed Chicken
Sweet, citrusy chicken with a glossy orange-pop glaze. This quick skillet chicken gets tossed in cornstarch for a lightly crisp coating, then coated in a honey-orange Dijon sauce with poppy seeds and a little mustardy bite.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cuphoneyAmount1/4 cupIngredienthoney
- 1 cupcold orange juiceAmount1 cupIngredientcold orange juice
- 2 tbsponion powderAmount2 tbspIngredientonion powder
- 1 tbspdried mustard powderAmount1 tbspIngredientdried mustard powder
- 2 tsppoppy seedsAmount2 tspIngredientpoppy seeds
- 1/2 tspsea saltAmount1/2 tspIngredientsea salt
- 1 tbspDijon mustardAmount1 tbspIngredientDijon mustard
- 2 tbspcornstarchAmount1/2 cupIngredientcornstarch
- 2 tbspoil
- 1 1/2 lbchickenAmount1 1/2 lbIngredientchickenPreparationcut into bite-sized chunks cut into bite-sized chunks
- SaltIngredientSalt and pepper and pepper
- 1/2 cupcornstarchAmount1/2 cupIngredientcornstarch
- 1 tbspoil
Instructions
- 1
In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk honey, orange juice, onion powder, mustard powder, poppy seeds, sea salt, Dijon mustardAmount1 tbspIngredientDijon mustard, and 2 Tablespoons cornstarch together. Stir constantly until mixture comes to a boil. Add ½ cup oil and set sauce aside. In a resealable bag, toss chicken with ½ cup cornstarch, salt, and pepper until coated.
- 2
In a wok or large skillet over medium heat, warm 1 Tablespoon oil. Add chickenAmount1 1/2 lbIngredientchickenPreparationcut into bite-sized chunks and stir-fry until cooked through, about 8–10 minutes. Add sauce to the skillet and stir until chicken is evenly coated. Remove from heat and let sit for a few minutes before serving.
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