Orange Chicken

18 ingredients
18 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1 egg
  • 1 12 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 12 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 14 cup flour
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 12 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 14 cup green onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 14 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest
  • 14 cup orange juice
  • 12 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix together egg, salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon oil in a large mixing bowl.
  2. 2
    Add chicken pieces and stir to coat.
  3. 3
    Mix 1/2 cup cornstarch and 1/4 cup flour together.
  4. 4
    Add to chicken and stir to combine.
  5. 5
    Heat oil to 375.
  6. 6
    Add chicken pieces a few at a time and fry until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
  7. 7
    Remove chicken from oil and drain on paper towels.
  8. 8
    Set aside.
  9. 9
    Combine all ingredients for the orange sauce and set aside.
  10. 10
    Add 1 tablespoon oil to a wok and heat for 30 seconds.
  11. 11
    Add ginger, garlic, crushed red pepper, and green onions.
  12. 12
    Stir fry for 30-45 seconds.
  13. 13
    Add rice wine vinegar and stir for 5 seconds.
  14. 14
    Add orange sauce and bring to a boil.
  15. 15
    Add chicken pieces and stir until coated well.
  16. 16
    Mix together water and 1 tablespoon cornstarch until smooth.
  17. 17
    Add chicken and heat until sauce is thick.
  18. 18
    Serve immediately.

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