Zesty Orange Chicken
♦ MAKES 4 SERVINGS
INGREDIENTS
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts,
cut into 1-inch cubes - 3 eggs, whisked
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- Canola oil for frying
SAUCE
- 1 cup Sun Orchard Orange Juice
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- ¼ tsp ginger
- ¼ tsp garlic
- ½ tsp red chili flakes
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
DIRECTIONS
To make sauce: add Sun Orchard Orange Juice, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and red chili flakes to a medium pot. Heat on medium for 5 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold water. Add to orange sauce and cook for 5 minutes, until the mixture starts to thicken. Remove from heat.
To make chicken: place cornstarch and flour in a shallow dish. Whisk eggs in a small bowl. Dip chicken pieces in egg, then roll in flour. Place on plate.
Heat 2 inches oil in a heavy-bottom pot until it reaches 350°F. Working in batches, use long-handled tongs to place chicken in hot oil. Fry for 2 minutes, then flip the pieces. Once cooked, place on paper-towel lined baking sheet to cool slightly before tossing in orange sauce. Garnish with green onion.