23/09/2023
Our family’s having orange chicken tonight
For the chicken:
• 6 whole boneless chicken thighs or 2 lbs. of chicken tenderloins
•¼ cup all purpose flour
•1 tbsp. corn starch
•1 tsp. black pepper, fresh ground
•1 tsp. onion powder
•1/2 tsp. ginger powder
•1/2 tsp. salt
•1 tsp. paprika
•Vegetable oil for frying
Orange Chicken Sauce:
•¾ cup fresh orange juice
•1½ tbsp. corn starch
•2 tbsps. vegetable oil
•3 tbsps. low sodium soy sauce
•1½ tbsp. rice vinegar or white vinegar
•2 tbsps. brown sugar
•½ tbsp. grated ginger, or ginger powder
•2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
•½ tsp. black pepper, fresh ground
Directions:
1. Dice the chicken into ½ inch cube pieces and place in a bowl. Add in the flour, corn starch, salt, black pepper, onion powder, paprika, and ginger powder to coat the chicken.
2. In a deep frying pan, bring the oil to medium-high heat. Fry the chicken until golden brown. Takes about 2-3 minutes. Do no over cook or else it will become chewy.
3. Meanwhile, whisk all the sauce ingredients and a bowl. Transfer to a hot non stick skillet or frying pan and cook on low-heat, simmering until the sauce thickens up.
4. Transfer the fried chicken to the sauce and mix to coat well. Let the sauce and chicken simmer together for 1-2 minutes and then remove from heat.
5. Serve with homemade Lo Mein Noodles or white rice. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions. (optional)
