orange chicken

Davenport, IA
Updated on Dec 29, 2009

 

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yield 1 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless chicken, chopped to bite size pieces
  • 1 - egg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • - oil (for frying)
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ORANGE SAUCE
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons water
  • 5 tablespoons sugar
  • 5 tablespoons white vinegar
  • - zest of 1 orange

How To Make orange chicken

  • Step 1
    Place chicken pieces in large bowl.
  • Step 2
    Stir egg, salt, and 1 tablespoon oil and mix well. Stir cornstarch and flour together. Add chicken pieces, stirring to coat.
  • Step 3
    Heat oil for deep frying. Add chicken. Cook in small batches for 3-4 minutes. Do not over cook.
  • Step 4
    Remove chicken and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
  • Step 5
    Mix orange sauce ingredients together.
  • Step 6
    In a clean skillet add 1 tablespoon of oil,Stir fry for 10 seconds. Add green onion and rice wine vinegar and stir for about 5 seconds. Add orange sauce and bring to a boil. Add cooked chicken and stir until coated.

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Category: Chicken
Culture: Asian

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