Sticky Orange Sesame Chicken Stir Fry is a quick, delicious dish with crispy chicken, a citrus-soy glaze, and crisp vegetables. Perfect over rice or noodles for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 lb chicken thighs or breasts, chopped
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp oil, plus more as needed
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup snap peas
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tsp orange zest
3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
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Coat chicken with cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
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Mix orange juice, zest, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and pepper flakes.
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Sear chicken in a hot pan until browned and cooked. Remove.
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Stir fry vegetables until just tender.
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Pour in sauce and simmer to thicken slightly.
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Return chicken and toss everything in the sauce.
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Add sesame oil, seeds, and green onions.
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Serve hot over your choice of base.