Orange Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 3 cups vegetable oil, for frying
• 1 cup orange sauce
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 4 cups cooked white rice, for serving

Method

1. 1

   Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   In a shallow bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and flour. Place the beaten eggs in a separate bowl.

3. 3

   Dip each piece of chicken into the egg, then dredge in the cornstarch mixture, pressing to coat evenly.

4. 4

   Heat the vegetable oil in a 9-inch skillet or deep pan to 350°F.

5. 5

   Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per batch.

   4:00 · Fry chicken
6. 6

   Transfer fried chicken to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain.

7. 7

   Pour the orange sauce into a clean skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat.

   3:00 · Simmer sauce
8. 8

   Add the fried chicken to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce, cooking for 1 to 2 minutes until glossy and sticky.

   1:00 · Toss chicken in sauce
9. 9

   Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

10. 10

    Serve immediately over steamed white rice.