Best Orange Chicken Recipe

A sauce prepared with orange juice and orange zest2 tablespoons chicken stock
gives this chicken dish that special tang. A great idea1 tablespoon light soy sauce
to enhance your everyday chicken recipe. If you wouldDirections:
like to try something new and different, just prepare1) Prepare the orange sauce by combining all
this recipe.ingredients in small bowl and set aside.
Ingredients:2) Cut chicken pieces in 2" squares and place in large
2 pounds boneless chicken pieces, skinnedbowl. Stir in egg, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon oil and
1 eggmix well. Stir cornstarch and flour together. Add
1 1/2 teaspoon saltchicken pieces, stirring to coat.
White pepper3) Heat oil for deep-frying in wok or deep-fryer to 375.
Oil (for frying)Add chicken pieces, a small batch at time, and fry 3 to
1/2 cup cornstarch (plus 1 tablespoon)4 minutes or until golden and crisp (do not overcook or
1/4 cup flourchicken will be tough.) Remove chicken from oil with
1 tablespoon minced ginger rootslotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
1 teaspoon minced garlicdash crushed hot red chiles4) Clean wok and heat 15 seconds over high heat.
1/4 cup chopped green onionsAdd 1 tablespoon oil. Add ginger and garlic and stir-fry
1 tablespoon rice wineuntil fragrant. Add and stir-fry crushed chiles and green
1/4 cup wateronions. Add rice wine and stir 3 seconds. Add orange
1/2 to 1 teaspoon sesame oilsauce and bring to boil. Add cooked chicken, stirring
Orange Sauce:until well mixed.
2 teaspoons minced orange zest5) Stir water into remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Juice from 1 large orangeuntil smooth. Add to chicken and heat until sauce is
1/2 teaspoon sugarthick. Stir in 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Serve with rice.