Sweet & Sticky Orange Chicken | Umami

Ingredients

• ¾ cup arrowroot starch
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 2 eggs, whisked (omit if baking)
• 1lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-in (2.5cm) pieces, patted dry
• ½ cup avocado oil, for shallow frying (omit if baking)
• Brown rice or steamed broccoli. for serving
• Sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and toasted cashews, for garnish
• Sauce:
• ⅔ cup + 1 tsp water, warmed slightly, divided
• 4-6 pitted dates
• ⅓ cup fresh orange juice
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 3 tbsp coconut aminos
• ½ tsp ground ginger
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp crushed red pepper
• 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
• Zest of 1 orange (finely grated)