Chinese Orange Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• Zest from 1 orange
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/3 cup rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 large shallot, chopped
• Sliced scallions, garnish
• Sesame seeds, garnish
• Cooked white rice , to serve