Chicken in Orange Sauce
Description
The sweet and spicy flavor of this Asian orange sauce pairs perfectly with chicken.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Grate the ginger and garlic. Chop the green onions. Cut the chicken into cubes. In a bowl, mix cornstarch, salt, and pepper. In one bowl, lightly beat the eggs; in another, place the breadcrumbs. Dip the chicken pieces first into the egg mixture, then into the cornstarch mixture, then again into the egg, and finally into the breadcrumbs. Set aside. Heat a skillet with vegetable oil and fry the chicken until golden brown.
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Step 2
2. Place the cooked chicken on paper towels and let the oil drain off.
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Step 3
3. In a large saucepan, combine 1 ½ cups of water, orange juice, rice vinegar, and soy sauce. Heat the mixture over medium heat for several minutes. Add brown sugar, orange zest, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes, and stir. Bring to a boil.
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Step 4
4. Mix 3 tablespoons of cornstarch with 1/4 cup of water and stir thoroughly. Slowly add the mixture to the orange sauce, stirring until thickened. Pour the sauce over the breaded chicken, garnish with green onions if desired, and serve immediately.