Orange and Sesame Chicken Stir Fry
This delicious orange and sesame chicken stir fry is packed with flavor and perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- 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
Let's Get Started
- In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, orange zest, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the broccoli florets and sliced bell pepper. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes, until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
- 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.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and everything is heated through.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
- Serve the orange and sesame chicken stir fry over cooked rice.
- Enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 25g
- Protein: 30g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 10g