Asian Orange Chicken ==================== Ingredients ----------- * Sauce: * 1 1/2 cups water * 2 tablespoons orange juice * 1/4 cup lemon juice * 1/3 cup rice vinegar * 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce * 1 tablespoon grated orange zest * 1 cup packed brown sugar * 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root * 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic * 2 tablespoons chopped green onion * 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes * 3 tablespoons cornstarch * 2 tablespoons water * Chicken: * 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch pieces * 1 cup all-purpose flour * 1/4 teaspoon salt * 1/4 teaspoon pepper * 3 tablespoons olive oil Instructions ------------- #. Pour 1 1/2 cups water, orange juice, lemon juice, rice vinegar, and soy sauce into a saucepan and set over medium-high heat. Stir in the orange zest, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, chopped onion, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat, and cool 10 to 15 minutes. #. Place the chicken pieces into a resealable plastic bag. When contents of saucepan have cooled, pour 1 cup of sauce into bag. Reserve the remaining sauce. Seal the bag, and refrigerate at least 2 hours. #. In another resealable plastic bag, mix the flour, salt, and pepper. Add the marinated chicken pieces, seal the bag, and shake to coat. #. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place chicken into the skillet, and brown on both sides. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels, and cover with aluminum foil. #. Wipe out the skillet, and add the sauce. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Mix together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water; stir into the sauce. Reduce heat to medium low, add the chicken pieces, and simmer, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serves: Original recipe yields 4 servings Notes ----- * * Additional Links ---------------- * `Original Recipe `__