Orange Chicken

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 lbs chicken breasts, cubed
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons orange zest
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

Recipe

• 1 mix together egg, salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon oil in a large mixing bowl.
• 2 add chicken pieces and stir to coat.
• 3 mix 1/2 cup cornstarch and 1/4 cup flour together. add to chicken and stir to combine.
• 4 heat oil to 375.
• 5 add chicken pieces a few at a time and fry until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
• 6 remove chicken from oil and drain on paper towels. set aside.
• 7 combine all ingredients for the orange sauce and set aside.
• 8 add 1 tablespoon oil to a wok and heat for 30 seconds.
• 9 add ginger, garlic, crushed red pepper, and green onions. stir fry for 30-45 seconds.
• 10 add rice wine vinegar and stir for 5 seconds.
• 11 add orange sauce and bring to a boil.
• 12 add chicken pieces and stir until coated well.
• 13 mix together water and 1 tablespoon cornstarch until smooth.
• 14 add chicken and heat until sauce is thick.
• 15 serve immediately.