A fast and flavorful stir fry with golden chicken tossed in a sticky orange glaze, crisp vegetables, and nutty sesame seeds. Perfect over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
1 lb boneless chicken thighs or breasts
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp oil (more if needed)
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 cup snap peas
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 cup orange juice (fresh preferred)
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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Toss chicken with cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
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Whisk together orange juice, zest, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
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Heat oil in skillet and sear chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove.
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Stir fry vegetables for 2–3 minutes.
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Add sauce and simmer until thickened slightly.
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Return chicken and stir to coat.
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Finish with sesame oil, seeds, and green onions.
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Serve hot with rice or noodles.