Classic Orange Chicken

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbboneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1egg
• 1/3 cupcornstarch, plus 1 Tbsp for the sauce slurry
• 1/4 cupall-purpose flour
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 3/4 cupfresh orange juice
• 1 Tbsporange zest
• 1/4 cupsugar
• 3 Tbspsoy sauce
• 2 Tbsprice vinegar
• 3 clovesgarlic, minced
• 1 Tbspfresh ginger, minced
• 1/2 tspcrushed red pepper flakes
• 2scallions, sliced, for garnish
• Steamed rice, for serving

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Method

1. 1

   Whisk the egg into the chicken to coat, then toss with 1/3 cup cornstarch and flour until evenly coated.

2. 2

   Heat 2 inches of oil in a heavy pot to 350°F and fry the chicken in batches 4-5 minutes until golden and crisp. Drain on a rack.

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3. 3

   Whisk orange juice, zest, sugar, soy sauce, and rice vinegar together with the remaining cornstarch to make the sauce.

4. 4

   Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok over medium heat and stir-fry garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes 30 seconds until fragrant.

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5. 5

   Pour in the orange sauce and simmer, stirring, until thickened and glossy, 2-3 minutes.

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6. 6

   Add the fried chicken and toss to coat thoroughly in the glaze.

7. 7

   Garnish with sliced scallions and serve immediately over steamed rice.