Orange & Ginger Chicken

Orange & Ginger Chicken

Ready in 180 minutes, for 4 servings

Dairy free

INGREDIENTS:

- red pepper flakes

- orange juice

- rice vinegar

- brown sugar

- lemon juice

- orange zest

- soy sauce

- garlic

- ginger

- orange

- onion

- water

EQUIPMENT:

- sauce pan

1) Pour 1 1/2 cups water, orange juice (about 1/4 cup from the fresh orange), lemon juice, rice vinegar, and soy sauce into a saucepan and set over medium-high heat.Stir in the tablespoon orange zest, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, chopped onion, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil.

2) Remove from heat, and cool 10 to 15 minutes.

INGREDIENTS:

- chicken pieces

- pepper

- all purpose flour

- sauce

- salt

EQUIPMENT:

- ziploc bags

- sauce pan

3) 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.

INGREDIENTS:

- chicken pieces

- shake

4) Add the marinated chicken pieces, seal the bag, and shake to coat.

INGREDIENTS:

- olive oil

EQUIPMENT:

- frying pan

5) Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

INGREDIENTS:

- chicken

EQUIPMENT:

- frying pan

6) Place chicken into the skillet, and brown on both sides.

INGREDIENTS:

- sauce

EQUIPMENT:

- aluminum foil

- paper towels

- frying pan

7) 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.

INGREDIENTS:

- chicken pieces

- corn starch

- sauce

- water

8) 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.