Orange Poppy Seed Chicken

25 min

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.

25 min4 servings

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. 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. 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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