Golden Chicken with Sesame, Orange and Scallion Crust

Name: Golden Chicken with Sesame, Orange and Scallion Crust
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión asiática-casera
Ingredients: 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1/2 cup fresh orange juice; 1 tbsp orange zest; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 cloves garlic; 2 tsp fresh ginger; 1 tbsp honey; 3 tbsp sesame seeds; 1/3 cup scallions; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 1 tbsp water; 1/2 tsp salt

An original baked chicken recipe featuring an aromatic orange, garlic and soy marinade, finished with a light sesame and scallion crust. The result is juicy inside, golden outside, and balanced between citrusy, toasty and savory flavors.

20 minPrep

30 minCook

50 minTotal

4Servings

Dairy-FreeHigh Protein

Ingredients

Adjust servings

700 g boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut en pieces large si son muy voluminosos)
120 ml fresh orange juice (freshly squeezed)
1 cda orange zest (solo the parte orange)
45 ml soy sauce (preferiblemente baja en sodio)
30 ml olive oil (divided)
3 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
10 g fresh ginger (grated)
15 ml honey (for balancear the acidez)
25 g sesame seeds (mezcla of blancas or blancas and negras)
40 g scallions (finely chopped)
2 g black pepper (freshly ground)
8 g cornstarch (for espesar lightly the glaseado)
15 ml water (for mezclar with the maicena)
3 g salt (ajustar to taste)

Nutrition facts

per serving

355 kcal

Calories

33 g

Protein

10 g

Carbs

19 g

Fat

1.2 g

Fiber

8.8 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

SoySesame

Instructions

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1. Preheat the oven to 220°C / 425°F. Line a baking tray or dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it with some of the olive oil.
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2. In a large bowl, mix the orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil, garlic, ginger, honey, black pepper, and salt until well combined.
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3. Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and toss them in the marinade so they are well coated. Let them rest for 10 minutes in a cool spot while you prepare the topping.
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4. In a small bowl, combine the sesame seeds with the scallions and 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil. Set this mixture aside for the crust.
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5. Arrange the marinated chicken on the prepared tray, leaving space between the pieces. Bake for 15 minutes at 220°C / 425°F.
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6. While the chicken bakes, pour the remaining marinade into a small saucepan. Mix the cornstarch with the water until smooth, add it to the saucepan, and cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until you get a lightly thickened glaze.
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7. Remove the tray from the oven, brush the chicken with some of the glaze, and scatter the sesame-scallion mixture on top, pressing gently so it adheres.
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8. Return the chicken to the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes more at 220°C / 425°F, or until fully cooked and golden on the outside.
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9. If you want deeper color, switch the oven to broil and cook for 1 to 2 additional minutes, watching closely. Serve the chicken hot with the remaining glaze spooned over or on the side.

Chef tips

For a toastier crust, lightly toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet for 1 minute before mixing them with the scallions. Do not crowd the chicken pieces on the tray; spacing helps them brown instead of steam.

Substitutions

You can substitute the thighs with chicken breast cut into thick cutlets, slightly reducing the cooking time. Honey can be replaced with maple syrup, and scallions with chives. For a soy-free version, use a comparable soy-free seasoning sauce.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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