Orange Glaze for Chicken

Orange Glaze for Chicken





This is a delicious citrus glaze you can add to the Tsukune* posted seperately, use it to finish off the delicious Essence Chicken Tenders** recipe also posted seperately here, or brush it on chicken on the grill.





2 cups orange juice (pulp free)


1 cup pineapple juice


2 Tbls orange zest


2 Tbls minced garlic


2 Tbls minced ginger


2 Tbls minced green onion


1 Tbls sesame oil


1/2 cup soy sauce


1/2 cup mirin


1 cup sugar


1 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes





Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil and stirring occasionally cook at a slow boil until the liquid has reduced by about 1/2 and the mixture becomes the consistency of a moderately thick syrup (about 20 minutes).

*Add 1/2 to 3/4 cup to warm Tsukune in a skillet and cook tossing frequently until liquid reduces to a thick glaze. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds if desired.

**Place fried chicken tenders in a baking dish and toss with glaze. Bake at 350 F until glaze thickens, about 20 - 30 minutes. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and/or fresh chopped cilantro if desired.