Orange chicken

Ingredients(13)

• Brown Sugar0.3 cup
• Chicken Breast2 lb

  Chicken thighs work too

• Cornstarch5 tbsp
• Crushed Red Pepper0.3 tsp

  More is always better

• Garlic2 cloves
• Ginger0.5 tsp
• Lemon Juice1 tbsp
• Olive Oil3 tbsp
• Orange Juice0.8 cup

  Add some orange zest for more orange flavor

• Salt And Pepper1 to taste
• Scallions1 b

  Optional, for serving

• Soy Sauce2 tbsp
• White Rice1.5 cup

  Other rice works too

Steps

1. 1

   Add the orange juice, soy sauce, lemon juice, crushed red pepper, and brown sugar to a mixing bowl. Add in 1 tbsp of the cornstarch

2. 2

   Mince the garlic and grate the ginger and add it to the mixing bowl.

3. 3

   Whisk the sauce thoroughly and set aside.

4. 4

   Pat the chicken dry and then cut it into small cubes.

   Tip: half an inch should be fine

5. 5

   Add 4 tbsp of cornstarch and salt and pepper to taste to a bowl.

6. 6

   Add the cubed chicken to the bowl and mix thoroughly.

7. 7

   Turn a pan and to medium high heat for 3-5 minutes.

   Tip: make sure it’s hot hot

8. 8

   Separate the chicken into batches and split the olive oil proportionally. Add the olive oil and then the chicken. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown

   Tip: depending on the pan size, 3 batches of chicken should be enough to avoid overcrowding.

9. 9

   Set aside chicken as the batches finish.

10. 10

    Pour the sauce into the pan on medium heat. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until the sauce bubbles and thickens

11. 11

    Add the chicken to the sauce and cook for 3 more minutes.