Creating the delicious Baked Orange Chicken is straightforward if you follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare Chicken: Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
3. Make the Marinade: In a bowl, combine orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, honey or brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Mix well.
4. Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken in a baking dish and pour the marinade over it. Let it marinate for at least 15-30 minutes, if time allows.
5. Bake the Chicken: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes. This helps keep the chicken moist.
6. Thicken the Sauce: While the chicken cooks, mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry. After the initial baking time, remove the foil and pour the cornstarch slurry into the sauce. Stir well.
7. Finish Cooking: Return the chicken to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens.
8. Rest the Chicken: Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing it into pieces.
9. Garnish: Top with sesame seeds and sliced green onions for added flavor and visual appeal.

Following these steps will lead you to a delightful and flavor-packed Baked Orange Chicken that is sure to impress!