"This is the BEST Orange Chicken recipe out there! Tender, marinated chicken, fried chicken pieces with a fresh and flavorful orange sauce...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, (cut into 1 - 1 1/2-inch pieces)
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1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
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1 Tbsp finely grated orange zest ((zest of 1 1/2 fairly large oranges))
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1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
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1/3 cup white vinegar
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1/4 cup soy sauce
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 tsp dried ginger
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2 Tbsp grated yellow onion ((be sure to get some of the juices when measuring))
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2 cloves garlic, (finely minced)
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1 tsp Sriracha hot sauce ((optional))
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Freshly ground black or white pepper, (to taste)
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1 1/4 cups + 2 Tbsp cornstarch
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2 Tbsp cold water
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2 large eggs
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vegetable or peanut oil, (for frying)
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Chopped green onions and sesame seeds, (for garnish (optional))