Irresistible Baked Chinese Orange Chicken Recipe - Sweet & Tangy - The Dream Cafe

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• Salt and pepper
• 1 cup uncooked white rice (use instant for a shortcut)
• 0.33 cup cornstarch (for chicken)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for sauce)
• 0.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 0.5 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 0.25 cup white wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 0.33 cup packed brown sugar (preferably dark)
• 2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon fresh grated or finely minced ginger
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cayenne
• 1 handful of sliced almonds