Zesty Crispy Homemade Orange Chicken Recipe for Family Nights - Dave's Grill

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs (680 g) chicken thighs or breasts (bite-sized pieces)
• 2 large eggs (beaten)
• 0.5 cup cornstarch
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup orange juice (fresh or store-bought)
• 0.25 cup soy sauce (low-sodium)
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbsps rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
• 1 tbsp orange zest
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 0.5 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
• 0.25 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
• 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsps water (for thickening)
• Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)