Spicy Sesame Orange Chicken

The orange peel zest and hot chili powder give this chicken a zing you will love. Serve with rice and an Asian vegetable such as baby bok choy or snow pea pods, or slice up the chicken and serve over a big salad for a hot weather treat. Original recipe from www.myspicesage.com - Asian seasoning consists of Toasted Sesame Seeds, Salt, Onion, Garlic, Thyme, Red Pepper, Coriander, White Pepper, Lemon Grass and Cilantro (all dried in a powder and sold by the above site) Prep time includes time for marination in refrigerator

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4

Ingredients

• 1  teaspoon orange zest
• 1  teaspoon garlic powder
• 1  teaspoon ground ginger
• 1  teaspoon hot chili powder
• 1  tablespoon  toasted sesame oil
• 1  tablespoon  orange juice
• 2  lbs chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, pounded to an even thickness
• 1  teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2  tablespoons  Asian seasoning

Directions

1. Place the orange peel zest, garlic, ginger, chili powder, sesame oil and orange juice in a large non-reactive shallow bowl and stir to combine. Add the chicken and mix well. Cover and refrigerate at least 1/2 hour and up to overnight, mixing from time to time.
2. Remove and discard as much of the marinade as possible. Sprinkle the chicken with the salt and pepper. Prepare a grill or place a large cast iron or non-stick skillet over high heat and when it is hot, add the chicken breasts one at a time, waiting about 30 seconds between additions. Cook until well browned and cooked throughout, about 5 minutes per side.
3. Transfer the chicken to a platter, sprinkle with the Asian seasoning and serve immediately.