Zesty Citrus-Burst Orange Chicken Recipe: A Family Favorite - The Pass and Provisions

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450 grams) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
• ½ cup cornstarch
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsps water
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¾ cup fresh orange juice (from about 2 oranges)
• 1 tbsp orange zest
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup honey or brown sugar
• 2 tbsps rice vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• 1 tbsp sesame oil (for extra flavor, optional)
• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsps water (slurry)
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• Cooked jasmine or basmati rice
• Green onions, sliced
• Sesame seeds