Richard Blais Takes Honey-Glazed Chicken to the Next Level

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F

Step 2

Season the chicken with 5-spice powder (if using), salt and white pepper

Step 3

In a large ovenproof skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat until it starts to smoke

Step 4

Add the chicken and cook just until golden brown on both sides, flipping once

Step 5

(The chicken will finish cooking in the oven

Step 6

)  Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce and honey, then set the marinade aside

Step 7

Transfer the chicken to a plate, keeping the skillet on the heat

Step 8

To the same hot skillet, add the ginger, garlic, scallions and chiles and cook, stirring, for about a minute

Step 9

Quickly return the chicken to the skillet, pour in the marinade and coat the chicken with the mixture

Step 10

Bake until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened a bit, 35 to 45 minutes

Step 11

Serve topped with sesame seeds and Szechuan chili oil to taste (if using)