Orange Chicken

Chinese take-out (made in). And it was amazing. Chinese food is something that is desired by most and can get very expensive when feeding all your plus 4. So I stumbled across an orange chicken recipe a few years ago and have been making it since. Very filling, very satisfying and gives you the Chinese fill with out spending your entire life savings.

Whatcha Need:

2 lbs boneless chicken breast, chopped into bite sized pieces

1 egg

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

pepper 

oil (for frying)

1/2 cup cornstarch, plus 1 tablespoon cornstarch

1/4 cup flour 

1 tablespoon ginger root, minced(you can used ginger in a jar)

1 teaspoon garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon crushed red hot chili peppers

1/4 cup green onions, chopped

1 tablespoon rice wine

1/4 cup water

1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Orange Glaze for Stir Fry

1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 1/2 tablespoons water

5 tablespoons sugar

5 tablespoons white vinegar

1 zest of a medium orange

* I always double sometimes triple the sauce. Cant ever have enough sauce can you?

How to make your take-out

1) Place chicken pieces in large bowl & Stir in egg, salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon oil and mix well.

2) Stir cornstarch and flour together.

3) Add chicken pieces, stirring to coat.

4) Heat oil for deep-frying in wok or deep-fryer to 375 degrees.

5) Add chicken, small batches at a time, and fry 3 to 4 minutes or until golden crisp.

 (Do not overcook chicken).

***** While Chicken is frying begin to make your Orange glaze*****

Put all ingredients together in a bowl and whisk well, Yep that's it

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  then add 1 tablespoon oil.

8) Add ginger and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant; about 10 seconds.

9) Add and stir-fry crushed chilies and green onions.

10) Add rice wine and stir 3 seconds.

11) Add Orange Sauce and bring to boil.

12) Add cooked chicken, stirring until well mixed.

13) Stir water into remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch until smooth and add to chicken.

14) Heat until sauce is thickened.

15) Stir in sesame oil and orange zest if desired.

 Serve over rice of your choice, i always do white or brown.

MIX-INS: You can add broccoli, snap peas or baby corns