Ingredients
Scale
- 2lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup corn starch
- 1/4 cup flour
- Vegetable oil (lightly coat frying pan) plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- White pepper to taste
- Rice (cook per cooking instructions)
ORANGE SAUCE INGREDIENTS
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 orange (for zest)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons ginger root, minced
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more to dial up spice)
- 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons rice wine
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- Chop chicken breasts into evenly portioned, bite-size pieces. Set aside.
- In medium mixing bowl, combine egg, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Mix well, set aside.
- Add oil to deep fryer, wok or skillet and heat over medium-high heat until oil reaches 375°F (about 1 inch deep)
- In small dish, add flour, salt, pepper and corn starch.
- Dip pieces of chicken in egg mixture, then roll in flour mixture.
- Add to deep fryer, wok or skillet for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown – do not overcook!
- Remove chicken with slotted spoon and place on plate with paper towel to soak up excess oil. Set aside.
ORANGE SAUCE INSTRUCTIONS
- In mixing bowl, add soy sauce, brown sugar, orange juice, orange zest. Set aside.
- Clean wok and heat 15 seconds over high heat to prepare pan.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add 1 tablespoon oil, green onions, red pepper flakes, minced garlic and minced ginger root. Cook for a few seconds, until fragrant. Do not bring to boil!
- Next, add rice wine and soy sauce mixture, stirring constantly for about 1 minute.
- Add chicken and mix until coated.
- Create small space in bottom of wok and add cornstarch and water, stirring vigorously until it thickens. Turn off heat, add sesame oil (if desired) and mix well.
- Mix together and garnish with more fresh chopped green onion. Serve over rice!
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min