Jen's Homemade Orange Chicken
"It may seem like a daunting task to make orange chicken at home, but it actually was a fairly simple process. Plus, this recipe makes a great sauce that comes out to the perfect consistency. Read on to learn how to make it...."
INGREDIENTS
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Chicken:
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1 and 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced into 1-inch cubes
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1 egg, lightly beaten
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1/2 C. whole wheat pastry flour (or AP flour)
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1/2 C. corn starch
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1/4 tsp. sea salt
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1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
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1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
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1/4 tsp. ground ginger
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vegetable oil for frying
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Sauce:
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1 and 1/2 C. water
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1/4 C. lemon juice
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1/3 C. rice vinegar3 tbsp soy sauce
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2 tbsp. orange juice
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1 C. brown sugar, lightly packed
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zest of 1 large orange (about 1 packed tbsp)
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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about 2 tsp. fresh ginger, minced
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3 tbsp. cornstarch
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Garnish:
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3 scallions, sliced
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1 tsp. red chile flakes
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orange slices
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cooked rice
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