Orange Chicken

*Oil for frying
*2 lbs chicken breasts cut into bite size pieces
*1 cup flour
*1/2 teaspoon pepper
*2 teaspoons salt

(combine last three ingredients and dredge chicken pieces in it.)

Make Batter:

*2 cups of flour
*2 teaspoons baking powder
*2 teaspoons sugar
*1 teaspoon salt
*2 cups iced water

(combine all ingredients in mixing bowl. Set your bowl onto another bowl with ice in it to keep batter cold.)

Heat oil on medium, coat dredged chicken pieces with batter, fry in oil until golden brown.


Sauce:

*2 cloves minced garlic (sautee')
*Add a cup of water
*2 cups organge juice
*1 cup brown sugar
*1/2 cup ketchup
*2 chicken bullion cubes
*1/4 teaspoon black pepper

(simmer above ingredients)

Meanwhile, dissolve 2 tablespoons cornstarch in 3 tablespoons cold water. Slowly add to sauce, stiring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and add orange zest from one orange. Add 1-2 teaspoons red pepper flakes if desired.

Serve sauce over chicken pieces.


SO SO SO delicious! Restaurant quality orange chicken!



Stefani