Orange-You-Glad Chicken | Easier Eats

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon cornstarch, divided
• kosher salt, to taste
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon canola oil, plus more, to taste
• 2 pounds chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger, peeled and finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2/3 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• white rice, optional, to taste, cooked and hot, for serving