Orange Chicken
This is one of my all time favorite recipes because I love orange chicken.
Ingredients
2-3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 eggs
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup self-rising flour
Oil for frying
For the Sauce:
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup mirin
1/4 cup water
1 tsp sesame seed oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup white vinegar
zest and juice of one orange
1 1/2 tbsp minced ginger root
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
1
Slice the chicken into bitesize pieces and set aside.
2
In a medium size bowl, whisk the eggs, salt and pepper together until combined.
3
In a separate bowl whisk the cornstarch and flour together.
4
Dip the chicken into the eggs and dredge in the flour mixture and set on a baking sheet.
5
Heat a large frying pan and add enough oil to be able to easily fry the chicken pieces.
6
Fry the prepared chicken in batches so you don’t crowd them in the pan. When finished pour the oil off into a safe container.
7
To make the sauce; whisk everything together in a large sauce pan, making sure the cornstarch is incorporated.
8
Bring to a boil while stirring, reduce heat and simmer for about 2 minutes.
9
Add the cooked chicken pieces and orange sauce into the saute pan along with the cooked chicken pieces.
10
Serve over rice and enjoy!
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