Sticky Orange Chicken with Nectarines

Fresh summer nectarines add the finishing touch to this easy 30-minute dish of lightly breaded chicken strips simmered in a fruity, sticky orange sauce.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 285 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 pinch Italian seasoning
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed
• 2 nectarines, sliced
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons buckwheat honey
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh garlic
• 0.5 cup orange juice
• 0.25 cup light soy sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix orange juice, soy sauce, honey, hot sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic together in a small bowl until well combined. Set orange sauce aside.

Step 2

Season flour lightly with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning on a large plate. Cut chicken breasts into 1/2-inch strips. Dredge chicken pieces in seasoned flour; sprinkle more salt and pepper on top.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken strips and brown on both sides, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Pour in orange sauce. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until sauce thickens and chicken is no longer pink in the centers, 8 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Step 4

Plate orange chicken and top with nectarine slices.