These Orange Sesame Chicken Skewers are loaded with sweet and spicy Asian flavor! Pair with grilled orange wedges for a real treat!

These Orange Sesame Chicken Skewers are loaded with sweet and spicy Asian flavor! Pair with grilled orange wedges for a real treat!

 

Grilling season is kind of a big deal around here. It means one thing, Mr. Maebell takes over the kitchen. Or I guess it is really the grill, but you know what I mean. Generally, he doesn’t cook, like at all. Which isn’t actually his fault…I have muttered the words “please get out of my kitchen” a few more times than I would care to admit.

So, for the most part, he just lets me do my thing. But that all changes when the sun comes out and he breaks out the grill. Dinner is his domain. And I am happy to hand it over. Today I’m sharing one of Mr. Maebells favorite easy dinner recipes, Orange-Sesame Chicken Skewers.

Ingredients for Orange-Sesame Chicken Skewers

These Orange Sesame Chicken Skewers are loaded with sweet and spicy Asian flavor! Pair with grilled orange wedges for a real treat!

How to make Grilled Orange Chicken

To begin, whisk the orange sesame marinade ingredients together until smooth. I like to remove about half of the marinade to use later for basting when grilling the skewers. Add the uncooked, cubed chicken to the bowl of marinade and stir until completely coated. Cover and chill for at least one hour or up to 24 hours.

These Orange Sesame Chicken Skewers are loaded with sweet and spicy Asian flavor! Pair with grilled orange wedges for a real treat!

When ready to cook assemble the skewers and heat a grill to medium-high heat (about 400 degrees). Grill each side for about 3-4 minutes, basting occasionally for maximum flavor.

How Long do you Marinate Chicken?

For maximum flavor, I recommend marinating chicken for up to 24 hours however only marinating your chicken for 1 hour will still result in delicious and flavorful chicken.

I would advise you not to marinade the chicken longer than 24 hours due to the citrus in the marinade. Citrus can compromise the texture of the meat if it is marinaded too long.

These Orange Sesame Chicken Skewers are loaded with sweet and spicy Asian flavor! Pair with grilled orange wedges for a real treat!

Can I Use Different Proteins?

Absolutely! The orange sesame sauce pairs perfectly with a range of proteins. Besides the chicken, you could also use:

  • Shrimp
  • Steak
  • Salmon
  • Pork, cut into strips like this recipe

If you’d like to add some vegetables to the skewers that works too. Zucchini or bell pepper compliment the flavors in this dish nicely.

Is Orange Chicken low carb?

Orange juice is typically considered off limits for a true keto diet. However this recipe uses a small amount of freshly squeezed orange juice (no extra sugar added) and it is only in the marinade, which is discarded. I would consider this recipe okay for those following a keto diet, but of course use your own judgement.

This recipe for Orange Sesame Chicken is low carb and keto-friendly in my book because it is under 4 net carbs for 2 skewers of chicken.

These Orange Sesame Chicken Skewers are loaded with sweet and spicy Asian flavor! Pair with grilled orange wedges for a real treat!

What should I serve with Chicken Skewers?

This is such an excellent dish to pair with your favorite grilled vegetables. Some other ideas include:

Other Chicken Recipes

These Orange Sesame Chicken Skewers are loaded with sweet and spicy Asian flavor! Pair with grilled orange wedges for a real treat!

Get the Recipe: Orange Sesame Chicken Skewers

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Yield: 4
Author: Annie Holmes
These Orange Sesame Chicken Skewers are loaded with sweet and spicy Asian flavor! Pair with grilled orange wedges for a real treat!
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into chunks
  • 1/4 cup orange juice*
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce, LaChoy is gluten free
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 8 skewers
  • *I use freshly squeezed orange juice to reduce the sugar content, but bottled juice works too.

Equipment

Instructions
 

  • Combine the orange juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, chili garlic sauce, garlic and ginger in a small bowl whisk until smooth.
  • Place the chicken in a large plastic bag and pour half of the sauce over the chicken. Reserve the remaining orange sesame sauce for brushing while cooking.
  • Marinade the chicken at least one hour, up to 24 hours for the best flavor.
  • When ready to cook heat your grill to medium high heat (about 400 degrees F)
  • Thread the chunks of chicken on each skewer and grill 3-4 minutes on each side.
  • Brush with the remaining sauce each time you turn. When chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degree F remove them from the grill and brush one more time with the Orange Sesame sauce, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

If using wooden skewers soak at least 30 minutes before cooking to prevent the skewers from burning.
Serving: 2 skewers (1/4 of the entire recipe), Calories: 284kcal, Carbohydrates: 3.7g, Protein: 39g, Fat: 11g, Cholesterol: 124mg, Sodium: 495mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 2.1g
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