Sticky Tangerine and Basil Chicken – Sunset Magazine

Ingredients

• 1 pound small tangerines, such as Clementines* or Pixies
• 2 1/2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 1/4 teaspoon each josher salt and freshly ground pepper, divided
• 4 each chicken thighs and drumsticks with bones and skin (2 3/4 lbs. total)
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil or canola oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons each finely chopped garlic and fresh ginger
• 1 large green onion, cut into 2-in. slivers
• 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh Thai basil leaves or regular basil (tear leaves if large)