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Orange Chicken

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Servings:
6 persons

Time to make:
15 minutes

Calories per Servings:
Not Available

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 tsp minced zest
  • 1/4 cup juice from a large Orange
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp chicken stock
  • 1 tbs light soy sauce
  • 2 lb boneless chicken pieces, skinned
  • 1 ea egg
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 tbsp minced ginger root
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 tbsp rice wine
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • dash white pepper
  • oil for frying
  • dash crushed hot red chiles

STEP BY STEP:

  1. Combine all ingredients for sauce such as: Minced zest, orange juice, sugar, chicken stock, light soy sauce in a small bowl and set aside
  2. Cut chicken pieces in 2" squares and place in large bowl
  3. Stir in egg, salt, pepper, and 1 tbs. oil and mix well
  4. Stir cornstarch and flour together. Add chicken pieces, stirring to coat
  5. Heat oil for deep-frying in a wok or deep-fryer to 375 degree. Add chicken pieces, a small batch at time, and fry 3 to 4 minutes or until golden and crisp.
  6. Remove chicken from oil with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Set aside
  7. Clean wok and heat 15 seconds over high heat. Add 1 tbs. oil. Add ginger and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant
  8. Add and stir-fry crushed chiles and green onions
  9. Add rice wine and stir 3 seconds
  10. Add Orange Sauce and bring to boil
  11. Add cooked chicken, stirring until well mixed
  12. Stir water into remaining 1 tbs. cornstarch until smooth. Add to chicken and heat until sauce is thick
  13. Stir in 1 tsp. sesame oil. Serve at once.

TIPS:

Do not overcook or chicken will be tough.



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