Chinese Orange Chicken

Recipe Credit

(chicken, marinade )

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 ½ lb bonless chicken breasts, cut into 1-in chunks
1 C + 2 Tbsp cornstarch, divided
2 large eggs, beaten
1 C vegetable oil
½ tsp sesame seeds
1 green onion, thinly sliced
Orange marinade (recipe follows)

Orange Marinade 1 C chicken broth ½ C freshly squeezed orange juice ½ C sugar ⅓ C distilled white vinegar ¼ C soy sauce 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 Tbsp orange zest 1 tsp Sriracha, (to taste) ¼ tsp ground ginger ¼ tsp white pepper

Instructions for Marinade: Whisk together marinade ingredients in large bowl. Reserve ⅔ cup marinade; Heat remaining marinade in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and stir in 2 tablespoons cornstarch combined with 2 tablespoons water. Cook, stirring frequently, until thickened about 1-2 minutes; keep warm.

Instructions

1. In gallon size Ziplock bag or large bowl, combine chicken and ⅔ cup of the marinade; marinate for at least 30 minutes, turning the bag occasionally. Drain, discarding the marinade.
2. Working one at a time, dip the chicken into the eggs, then dredge in remaining 1 cup cornstarch, pressing to coat.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan. Working in batches, add chicken and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 1-2 min. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; discard excess oil.
4. Serve chicken immediately, tossed or drizzled with the marinade, garnished with sesame seeds and green onion, if desired..