Chinese Orange Chicken
"Tender, crispy battered chicken in a rich and flavorful orange sauce. This Daring Gourmet recipe rivals your favorite Chinese restaurant version. See the related blog post for a vegetarian/vegan version...."
INGREDIENTS
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FOR THE CHICKEN:
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2 Egg Whites
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¼ cups Cornstarch
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½ teaspoons Salt
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2 teaspoons Sherry Or Rice Vinegar
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¼ teaspoons Baking Powder
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⅛ teaspoons baking soda
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2 Chicken Breasts, Cut Into 1/2 Inch Cubes
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Oil, For Frying
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FOR THE ORANGE SAUCE:
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1 teaspoon Vegetable Oil
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1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger, Minced
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1 teaspoon Garlic, Minced
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1-½ cup Strong Chicken Broth
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2 Tablespoons Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
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1 Tablespoon Orange Zest
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2-½ Tablespoons Soy Sauce
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¼ cups Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
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⅓ cups Rice Vinegar
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½ cups Granulated Sugar
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½ cups Brown Sugar
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2 Red Chiles, Broken In Pieces And Seeds Discarded (or 1/4 Teaspoon Red Chile Flakes)
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3 Tablespoons Cornstarch
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2 Tablespoons Water
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½ teaspoons Sesame Oil
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¼ cups Green Onions, Sliced
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Fresh Orange Slices For Garnishing (optional)
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