Chinese Orange Chicken

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

In medium pot, mix OJ, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and red chili flakes. Heat for 3 min.

Step 2

Whisk cornstarch with water to form a paste. Add orange sauce and whisk together . Cook for 5 min until the mixture begins to thicken. Once thickened remove from heat and add orange zest.

Step 3

Place flour and cornstarch in a shallow dish or pie plate. Add salt. Stir.

Step 4

Whisk eggs in shallow dish

Step 5

Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture and then flour mixture. Place on plate.

Step 6

Heat 2-3in of oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Allow oil to reach 350degrees.

Step 7

Working in batches, clock several pieces of chicken at a time. Cook for 2-3min, turning often until golden brown. Place chicken on a paper-towel plate. Repeat.

Step 8

Toss chicken with orange sauce. You may reserve some sauce to place on rice. Serve it with a sprinkling of green onion and orange zest if so desired.