Orange and Sesame Chicken Stir Fry

Ingredients

• Cooked rice - 4 cups, for serving
• Green onions - 2, sliced
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Bell pepper - 1, thinly sliced
• Broccoli florets - 2 cups
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
• Orange zest - 1 tablespoon
• Ginger - 1 tablespoon, grated
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Orange juice - 1/2 cup
• Chicken breast - 2, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, orange zest, and cornstarch. Set aside.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
3. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add the broccoli florets and sliced bell pepper. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes, until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and pour the orange sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to coat everything in the sauce.
6. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and everything is heated through.
7. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
8. Serve the orange and sesame chicken stir fry over cooked rice.
9. Enjoy!