Orange Chicken

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• For the sauce:
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
• Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

1. 1In a bowl, mix together cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper.
2. 2Coat chicken pieces in the cornstarch mixture.
3. 3Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. 4Cook chicken pieces until golden and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
5. 5In the same skillet, add orange juice, sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, orange zest, garlic, and ginger.
6. 6Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes.
7. 7Stir in the cornstarch-water mixture and cook until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
8. 8Return the chicken to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
9. 9Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
10. 10Serve with rice and enjoy!