If you love Chinese sesame chicken, you'll probably like this spicy-orange-sesame-chicken-stir-fry. Wow, that's a mouthful, isn't it? This dish is a much lighter take on that classic dish. Here, contrasting, bold flavors play off each other in a good way. A delicate honey-orange-sesame glaze gives the chicken a sweet, citrus zing. The heat from a chili pepper balances the sweetness. Bell peppers and red onions add texture, crunch and a dose of vitamin C. A sassy Moroccan spice-blend lends warm, smoky back notes. A sprinkling of sesame seeds finishes everything off beautifully. Sesame seeds are very good for us. They're high in calcium and magnesium. A healthy and tasty meal I think you'll enjoy after a long walk in the cold air.
It's the kind of meal I think about creating on snowy, New England evenings when I've just finished walking our eager, young beagle a good distance. Tail wagging, ears flapping, she's loves walking in the snow. Coming home refreshed and famished, with snowflakes on our noses and eye lashes, we settle in for the night. This Christmas season in New England is everything I imagined it to be. Soft, sparkling snow, twinkling lights, crackling fires and spicy dinners.
