Knockout orange chicken recipe Better Than Takeout

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (cornflour)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (60g) cornstarch (cornflour)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup (120ml) fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup (60ml) rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (cornflour) mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• Vegetable oil, for frying (about 4 cups/1 litre)
• Sesame seeds (Optional)
• Chopped green onions (scallions) (Optional)