Enjoy this delicious restaurant style Chinese dish without leaving the comfort of your own home. It's not difficult to make and you can choose your own favorite veggies to complete the dish.
1 large egg
2 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper
1 T. vegetable oil
2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 c. cornstarch, plus 1 additional T.
1/4 c. all-purpose whole wheat flour
frying oil (peanut oil is preferred)
1 t. minced garlic
1 1/2 t. orange zest
1 c. orange juice, no pulp
1/2 c. hoisin sauce
1/2 t. cayenne pepper
1/4 c. sugar or sugar substitute
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
stir-fry veggies, your favorite
steamed rice
toasted almonds, for garnish, if desired
Wash chicken; pat dry with paper towels; cut into 2 inch pieces.
Whisk egg, salt, pepper, and 1 T. vegetable oil in a medium bowl. Add chicken pieces to the egg mixture.
In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch and whole what flour. Add to the chicken mixture, making sure each piece is well coated.
Fry chicken in peanut oil at 375 degrees 3-4 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels; place into an oven on the warm setting.
Mix all the remaining ingredients except for the rice, in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Pour glaze over cooked chicken. Serve on a bed of steamed rice. Garnish with toasted almonds, if desired.
4-6 servings.