Orange Chicken
 
Chicken with a sweet and sour Chinese-North American twist!
Ingredients
For the chicken:
  • 2 skinless, boneless, chicken breasts chopped into bite sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 4 tablespoons (30g) cornstarch
  • 2 cups (500ml) vegetable oil
For the sauce:
  • 1 cup (250ml) orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon orange zest
  • ¼ cup (50g) sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (15g) cornstarch
  • ¼ green pepper, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Method
Prepare the chicken:
  1. Add the soy sauce and egg to the chicken and mix to incorporate. Add the cornstarch and mix to coat. Fry in vegetable oil on medium-high heat until chicken is golden brown. Place cooked chicken on paper towel to drain the oil.
Prepare the sauce:
  1. Combine all ingredients but green pepper. Cook green pepper on medium heat until soft. Add sauce and cook until sauce thickens. Add chicken and toss to coat. Serve warm with rice.
Recipe by IronWhisk at http://www.ironwhisk.com/2011/11/oranges-for-currency-orange-chicken/