Name: Orange Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup white onion (chopped small); 1 cup carrots (peeled and sliced thin); 2 cups broccoli florets; 1 red bell pepper (seeded and cut into chunks); 1 green bell pepper (seeded and cut into chunks); 4 oz portobello mushrooms (sliced); 1 cup sugar snap peas; 1 large orange (zested and juiced); 1 tsp sesame oil; ¼ cup soy sauce; 2 large cloves garlic (crushed); 1 tbsp cornstarch; 3 tbsp cold water; salt; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 pounds boneless (skinless chicken thighs); Serving Suggestions; Sesame seeds; White or brown rice

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If you are craving takeout, this Orange Sesame Chicken Stir Fry will satisfy your needs and then some! Stir fry’s are great for a hectic weeknight meal. They are quick and easy to make and you can use a wide variety of vegetables to keep things exciting.

orange sesame chicken stir fry in skillet

This Orange Sesame Chicken Stir Fry is jam packed with flavor and different textures. The crunchy broccoli marries up to the succulent chicken, all coated in a delicious orange sauce!

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How To Make This Orange Sesame Chicken Stir Fry – Step By Step

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add the veggies, then set aside.

For the sauce, add the orange juice and zest to a small bowl. Pour in the sesame oil and soy sauce, whisk. Then mix in the garlic.

Add the cornstarch to another small bowl, pour in the cold water, whisk. Then add the cornstarch slurry yo the sauce mixture and whisk.

Cut the chicken and add the pieces to a hot skillet, cook for 5 mins. Then add the vegetables and toss.

Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, sauté about 2 minutes

Reduce heat to simmer, allow to simmer about 5 minutes, then sprinkle with sesame seeds

Serve over plain white or brown rice.

Enjoy!

orange sesame chicken stir fry on plates

An Easy One Skillet Meal

When it comes to quick and easy weeknight dinners, and I mean, Stir fry dinners are where it’s at. With this Orange Sesame Chicken Stir Fry, you get your protein, your veggies, your everything in one skillet and less than 20 minutes later, the family is at the table eating a healthy dinner!

What Kind Of Vegetables Go Into A Stir Fry?

Stir fry’s are awesome as you can use all kind veggies: including snow peas, green beans, mushroom, onions, sugar snap peas, and green onions. For this Orange Sesame Chicken Stir Fry, I tossed in broccoli, along with carrots, peppers and peas. But you can mix it up!

Great For Meal Prep

Orange Chicken Stir Fry is great for meal prep. Just package the Stir-fry elements, placing the bags of chicken, vegetables, rice, and sauce in a large plastic bag or freezer container. Freeze for up to 3 months.

orange sesame chicken stir fry with rice on plate

Top Tips For Orange Sesame Chicken Stir Fry

Have everything prepped. This is especially important when stir-frying because this cooking technique moves fast.
Cut everything properly. Cut chicken pieces the same size so they cook evenly. When chopping vegetables, make tougher veggies, like broccoli and carrots smaller than, say, snow peas, so they can be added at the same time and cooked at the same rate.
While chicken breast works as well, thighs are more flavorful and tend to stay juicier longer, leaving you less room for error.

The importance of dry ingredients

Dry your ingredients. Wet food releases steam and prevents browning so pat your ingredients dry with paper towels before adding them to the pan.

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Have you tried this Orange Sesame Chicken Stir Fry? I’d love to hear from you in the comments below!