Sunday, September 7, 2008

Orange Chicken


I don't remember where I found this recipe, but we tried it last night and it was SO good!!

2 lbs of chicken, cut into bite size pieces
1/2 c. cornstarch
1/4 c. flour
1 egg
oil
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tbs minced ginger
salt & pepper

Sauce:
1 1/2 tbs soy sauce
1 1/2 tbs water
5 tbs sugar
4 tbs vinegar
zest of one orange

In one bowl, mix cornstarch and flour. In second bow,l mix one egg with salt and pepper for seasoning. On the stove, heat 1 cup of oil in skillet. Dip chicken into dry mixture and then into egg mixture and place in skillet. Fry until cooked through and crispy. Remove chicken from pan and place on a plate lined with a paper towel. Drain oil from pan, then add ginger and garlic and fry for one minute. Add sauce to the skillet and bring to a boil. Add chicken back into the mixture and serve over rice.

2 comments:

Kasey said...

I'm going to try this real soon! I love orange chicken!

Happy said...

Sounds GREAT! Orange chicken is my favorite at PF Changs!