Orange Pepper Sticky Chicken
A tangy, sweet, and spicy take on weeknight chicken that’s ready in under 30 minutes! This dish brings bold citrus flavor, sticky glaze, and a kick of black pepper — perfect over rice or veggies.
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Ingredients (Serves 4):
• 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 orange (zest + ½ cup juice)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for slurry)
• 1½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (optional)
• Salt to taste
• Chopped green onions + sesame seeds for garnish
• Cooked rice or steamed veggies to serve
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Instructions:
1. Sear the Chicken:
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, lightly salt, and cook until golden and cooked through (about 5–7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
2. Make the Sticky Sauce:
In a bowl, mix orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and cracked black pepper. Pour into the skillet and bring to a simmer.
3. Thicken the Glaze:
Stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy (2–3 minutes).
4. Coat and Serve:
Return the chicken to the pan and toss in the sticky sauce until fully coated and heated through.
5. Garnish & Enjoy:
Serve over rice or veggies, and top with sesame seeds and green onions.
Join me LIVE this Wednesday at 7PM as we whip up this citrusy, pepper-kissed chicken glazed to perfection and served over fluffy rice. It’s dinner with a kick — and a whole lot of heart. 
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