Orange Chicken

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-1/2 inch cubes)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1 egg, beaten
• salt and pepper
• oil (peanut is best)
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/3 cup rice vinegar
• 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon orange zest, grated
• 1 cup packed brown sugar (i think this is perfect, but may use 3/4 cup for less sweet)
• 1/2 teaspoon gingerroot, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
• red pepper flakes (over the top using thai chili paste)
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water

Recipe

• 1 combine flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. dip chicken into beaten egg and toss in flour mixture to coat. deep fry chicken in batches at 375 degrees in a deep fryer (or use a wok using about 1 inch oil) until completely cooked.
• 2 meanwhile, in a large saucepan combine 1 cups water, orange juice, lemon juice, rice vinegar and soy sauce. blend well over medium heat for a few minutes. stir in brown sugar, orange zest, ginger garlic, and onion. bring to a boil.
• 3 combine 3 tablespoons of cornstarch with 1/4 cup of water and mix thoroughly. slowly stir cornstarch mixture into sauce until it thickens. pour sauce over cooked chicken and garnish with green onions.