Crispy Orange Chicken – FadedMix

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/2 cup orange juice (preferably freshly squeezed)
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for sauce thickening)
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced for garnish
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish