Crispy Orange Chicken

14 ingredients
15 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup sugar

Directions

  1. 1
    cut the chicken into 2 inch pieces.
  2. 2
    add egg, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and mix well.
  3. 3
    stir flour and cornstarch together.
  4. 4
    add chicken to flour mixture and coat each piece well.
  5. 5
    pour oil into skillet and heat to 375 degrees.
  6. 6
    add chicken pieces in batches and fry about four minutes.
  7. 7
    remove chicken and drain on paper towels.
  8. 8
    allow oil to cool and remove all but two tablespoons oil.
  9. 9
    saute garlic for one minute.
  10. 10
    add remaining ingriedients and bring to a boil.
  11. 11
    cook three minutes.
  12. 12
    reduce heat and simmer til thickened.
  13. 13
    toss glaze over chicken.
  14. 14
    serve with rice.
  15. 15
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