Half-and-Half Citrus Chicken Stir Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-06 · Updated 2026-06-06

A quick stir fry with half orange juice and half soy sauce for a tangy-salty glaze over tender chicken and crisp vegetables. This Asian Fusion-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs chicken breast, orange juice, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz, thinly sliced into strips chicken breast
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp fresh, grated ginger
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 medium, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
• 2, sliced scallions
• 1 tsp mixed with 2 tsp water cornstarch
• 1 tsp, toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, mix 1/4 cup fresh orange juice and 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce to create the half-and-half sauce.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 12 oz thinly sliced chicken breast strips and stir-fry for 5 minutes until opaque and starting to brown.
4. Step 4: Toss in 2 cups broccoli florets and 1 medium sliced red bell pepper, stir-fry for 4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. Step 5: Pour in the half-and-half orange-soy sauce mixture and add 1 teaspoon cornstarch slurry; cook and stir for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats chicken and vegetables.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat, sprinkle 2 sliced scallions and 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds before serving.