Nectarine-Infused Sticky Orange Chicken

Ingredients

• ½ cup orange juice
• ¼ cup light soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons buckwheat honey
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh garlic
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch Italian seasoning
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed
• 2 nectarines, sliced

Step 1

Mix together the orange juice, soy sauce, honey, hot sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic in a small bowl to create the sauce. Next, season some flour with a bit of salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cut the chicken breasts into thin strips, about half an inch thick, and toss them in the seasoned flour. Sprinkle a little extra salt and pepper over the coated chicken pieces.

Step 2

Heat some oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken strips and cook until they're nicely browned on both sides, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Then, pour the orange sauce over the chicken and lower the heat. Let it simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through, which should take around 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 3

Serve the chicken hot, topped with fresh nectarine slices for a sweet, juicy finish.