Chinese is one of my favorite kinds of food, but it can be kinda pricey to eat out. I've never made or eaten homemade chinese food, but I didn't hesitate to try my hand at it when I came across this recipe. This orange chicken is very, very tasty. It was tangy, with a slight sweetness. I personally thought it had much better flavor than many Chinese restaurants I've been to. It was also REALLY simple, and easy to make. If you love Chinese cuisine, you MUST try this yummy orange chicken! Why not enjoy it with some tasty Ham Fried Rice?
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
1 ½ C flour
1 egg, beaten
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
Oil for frying
Orange Sauce-
1 ½ cup water
2 Tbsp orange juice
¼ cup lemon juice
1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 ½ Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp orange zest, grated
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ tsp ginger root, minced
½ tsp garlic, minced
3 Tbsp cornstarch
2 Tbsp water
2 Tbsp green onion, chopped
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
Directions-
Heat oil in deep fryer to 375°F.
Combine flour, salt, and pepper. Dip chicken in egg and shake in flour mixture to coat. Deep fry chicken at 375 degrees F in a deep fryer or wok until completely cooked and golden brown.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan combine water, lemon juice, orange juice, rice vinegar, and soy sauce. Blend well over medium heat for a few minutes. Stir in brown sugar, orange zest, ginger garlic, and onion. Bring to a boil.
Combine cornstarch with water and mix thoroughly. Slowly stir cornstarch mixture into sauce until it thickens. Pour sauce over breaded chicken, add red pepper flakes and garnish with green onions.
Enjoy!
