Orange Chicken

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 -1 1/2 cup flour
• 1 large egg, beaten
• salt and pepper
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/4 cup distilled vinegar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 -1 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic, grated
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup scallion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Recipe

• 1 combine salt, ground pepper and then flour. dip the chicken into the eggs, then dredge in flour mix. (i double coated mine) let sit for 15 minutes.
• 2 whisk orange juice, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, orange zest, ginger and pepper in a large bowl. (optional 1 teaspoon sriracha for taste)
• 3 heat in a medium saucepan over medium heat. bring to a boil and stir in 2 tablespoons cornstarch combined with water. cook, stirring frequently, until thickened about 1-2 minutes; keep warm.
• 4 heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan. working in batches, add chicken and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 1-2 minutes. transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; discard excess oil.
• 5 serve chicken immediately, tossed or drizzled with the marinade, garnished green onion.