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orange basil chicken with a glossy citrus glaze and fresh basil in a wide bowl over rice, set on a bright table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Zesty Orange Basil Chicken

Pan-seared chicken with a zesty orange sauce and finished with fresh basil.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb chicken breast cubed
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped

Method
 

  1. Sear the chicken cubes in a hot skillet until golden.
  2. Whisk the orange juice, honey, and cornstarch together.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken and simmer until thickened.
  4. Stir to coat the chicken in the glossy glaze.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the fresh basil before serving.

Notes

A little orange zest stirred in deepens the citrus flavor.