Orange Chicken Stir-Fry

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dry sherry
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
  • 3 cups mixed fresh vegetables, such as green bell pepper, red bell pepper, snow peas, carrots, green onions, mushrooms and/or onions
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup unsalted cashew bits or halves
  • 3 cups hot cooked rice

Directions

Combine orange juice, 1 tablespoon oil, soy sauce, garlic, sherry, ginger, orange peel and garlic in large glass bowl. Add chicken; marinate in refrigerator 1 hour. Drain chicken; reserve marinade. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken; stir-fry 3 minutes or until chicken is lightly browned. Add vegetables; stir-fry 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Combine cornstarch and marinade; add to skillet and stir until sauce boils and thickens. Stir in cashews; cook 1 minute more. Serve over hot rice.