Orange Chicken

Orange Chicken

Ingredients:

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken, chopped into bite sized pieces

1 egg

1  1/2 tsp. salt

Pepper to taste

Oil (for frying)

1/2 cup + 1 Tbsp. cornstarch

1/4 cup flour

2 Tbsp. minced ginger root

2 tsp. minced garlic

1/2 tsp. crushed hot red chili pepper (if you like spicy, this is the perfect amount...if you like mild, cut this amount in half)

1/2 cup chopped green onion

1/4 cup water

1/2 tsp. sesame oil

Orange Sauce for Stir Fry:

3 Tbsp. soy sauce

3 Tbsp. water

10Tbsp. sugar

10 Tbsp. white vinegar

2 Tbsp. orange concentrate or the zest of 2 oranges

Directions:

1. Place chicken pieces in large bowl.
2. Stir in egg, salt, pepper and 1 Tbsp. oil then mix well.
3. In separate container, stir 1/2 cup cornstarch and flour together.
4. Roll chicken pieces in the cornstarch/flour mixture to coat.
5. Heat oil for deep frying to 375 degrees.
6. Add chicken to hot oil in small batches, frying for 3-4 minutes or until golden crisp. (Don't overcook)
7. Remove chicken from oil with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels; set aside.
8. In a separate bowl combine the ingredients for the Orange Sauce.
9. In a frying pan or wok, add 1 Tbsp. oil to ginger and garlic.  Fry for 10 seconds or until fragrant.  Add the crushed chilies and green onions.  Add the orange sauce to the ingredients in the wok and bring to a boil.
10. Add cooked chicken to the wok, stirring until well mixed.
11. Stir water into remaining 1 Tbsp. cornstarch until smooth and add to the chicken in the wok.  Heat until sauce thickens.
12. Stir in sesame oil.  This is what gives it that authentic Chinese flavor and smell.
13. Serve over rice & enjoy.