Chinese Orange Chicken Recipe- The Daring Gourmet
INGREDIENTS
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2 chicken breasts, cut into ½ inch pieces (vegetarian/vegan: see instructions below recipe box and picture)
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2 egg whites (vegetarian/vegan: omit and follow instructions below recipe box and picture)
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¼ cup cornstarch
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½ teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons sherry or rice vinegar
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¼ teaspoon baking powder
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⅛ teaspoon baking soda
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For the sauce:
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1½ cup strong chicken broth (vegetarian/vegan: use vegetable broth)
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1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
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1 teaspoon garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
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1 tablespoon orange zest
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2½ tablespoons soy sauce
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¼ cup fresh lemon juice
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⅓ cup rice vinegar
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½ cup granulated sugar
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½ cup brown sugar
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2 red chiles, broken up and seeds discarded (or ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes)
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3 tablespoons cornstarch
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2 tablespoons water
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½ teaspoon sesame oil
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¼ cup green onions, chopped
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Fresh orange slices (optional)
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