orange chicken

How To Make orange chicken

• 1

  Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
• 2

  In a medium bowl stir together egg, salt, pepper, and 1 T oil. Mix well and set aside.
• 3

  In another medium bowl, stir together flour and 1/2 c cornstarch. Set aside.
• 4

  Dip the chicken pieces in the egg mixture to coat.
• 5

  The dredge them in the flour mixture to coat.
• 6

  Heat 2 c. oil in wok until hot.
• 7

  Cook the chicken in batches so you don't crowd it. Fry for 3-4 minutes until done and a light golden brown.
• 8

  Drain chicken on a plate lined with paper towels.
• 9

  Clean wok and heat on high.Add 1 T oil.
• 10

  Add ginger and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant .10-20 seconds.
• 11

  Add red pepper flakes., onion powder, rice wine. Stir to mix.
• 12

  Add soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, orange juice and orange zest. Stir to mix well.
• 13

  Bring it to a boil.
• 14

  Add the cooked chicken and stir to mix well.
• 15

  Mix together 1 T cornstarch and 1/4 cup water. Stir until completely dissolved. Add to the chicken.
• 16

  Heat and simmer until the sauce is thickened, stirring frequently.
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