Orange Chicken

Similar to what you would find at a fast food American-Chinese restaurant.

Servings: 4-5
Preparation Time: 1 hour
Cooking Time: 45 min
Author Rating: 9/10

Ingredients:

3 bell peppers
0.25 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(0.25000, 'cup')">cup</a>brown sugar
1 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(1.00000, 'teaspoon')">teaspoon</a>cayenne pepper
2 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(2.00000, 'pound')">pound</a>chicken
3 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(3.00000, 'tablespoon')">tablespoon</a>corn starch
2 egg
1.5 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(1.50000, 'cup')">cup</a>flour
1 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(1.00000, 'tablespoon')">tablespoon</a>garlic
1 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(1.00000, 'tablespoon')">tablespoon</a>ginger
1 head broccoli
0.25 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(0.25000, 'cup')">cup</a>lemon juice
2 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(2.00000, 'tablespoon')">tablespoon</a>oil for frying
1 largeonion
1 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(1.00000, 'cup')">cup</a>orange juice
1 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(1.00000, 'tablespoon')">tablespoon</a>orange zest (optional)
0.25 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(0.25000, 'teaspoon')">teaspoon</a>pepper
0.33333 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(0.33333, 'cup')">cup</a>rice vinegar
0.25 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(0.25000, 'teaspoon')">teaspoon</a>salt
2.5 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(2.50000, 'tablespoon')">tablespoon</a>soy sauce
0.5 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(0.50000, 'cup')">cup</a>water

Directions:

Step 1
Combine flour, salt and pepper in a bowl. Beat the eggs lightly in a second bowl. Cut the chicken into cubes. Dip the chicken in the egg and then the flour. Fry the chicken in a frying pan with some oil until it is completely cooked.
Step 2
In a sauce pan, combine the orange juice, lemon juice, rice vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, orange zest, ginger, garlic, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil. Whisk together the corn starch and water. Slowly stir the cornstarch mixture into the boiling sauce. Cook until it thickens.
Step 3
Fry the bell peppers, broccoli and onions in some oil. Once cooked to your satisfaction, mix in the chicken, and the sauce and cook for a few more minutes. Serve over rice.
 
Recipe provided via www.MeanMeals.com