Crispy Orange Chicken

Crispy Orange Chicken

Like Panda Express, but more time and effort.

This recipe serves approximately two people, depending on how much of a pig you are.

First, put a pot of 1 c. white rice with 2 c. water on to cook while you make the rest.

Fried Chicken Ingredients

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken, chopped into 1-inch pieces

1 egg

2/3 cup white flour

1/3 cup corn starch

Salt and Pepper

Oil for frying

Fried Chicken Directions

1. Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high, preferably one with a lid to protect from splatters. You'll want about 1 inch of oil in the pan.

2. Beat the egg with a fork in a shallow dish (pie plates work great). Dredge the chicken through the egg.

3. In another shallow dish, whisk together flour, corn starch, and season with salt and pepper. Coat chicken with flour mixture.

4. Fry chicken in a single layer for 3-4 minutes on each side, until nicely browned. May take 2-3 batches. 

5. Drain on paper towels, keeping warm.

Orange Sauce Ingredients

1 1/2 T. soy sauce

5 T. granulated sugar

5 T. vinegar

Zest and juice from one large orange

2 T. corn starch dissolved in 1/4 cup water

Orange Sauce Directions

In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, zest and juice. Bring to a boil, then whisk in the corn starch mixture. Bring to a boil again, then reduce heat to low and simmer for a few minutes until sauce thickens. Keep warm.

Stir-Fried Veggies Ingredients

1 T. oil

1 T. ginger root, peeled and grated (easily done if ginger is frozen)

1 tsp. garlic, minced or crushed

1/4 tsp. crushed red peppers (or more if you like it to be spicy)

1/4 cup green onion, sliced

1 T. vinegar

Stir-Fried Veggies Directions

1. Heat oil in small fry pan. Add ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, and green onion. Sautee until onion is tender.

2. Add vinegar and allow to boil off most of the liquid. 

THEN....

Mix stir-fried veggies into the orange sauce, and drizzle the sauce over the chicken. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.... I didn't have any so there ain't any in the picture. Serve immediately.