Ingredients:
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken, chopped
1 Tbsp oil
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp salt
white pepper
oil for frying
1/2 cup cornstarch, plus
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup flour
1 Tbsp ginger, minced
1 tsp garlic, minced
1/2 tsp hot red chili pepper, crushed
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
1 Tbsp rice wine
1/4 cup water
1/2 tsp sesame oil
ORANGE SAUCE:
1 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 1/2 Tbsp water (or orange juice)
5 Tbsp sugar
5 Tbsp white vinegar
orange zest (of 1 orange)

Preparation:

1. Put chicken pieces in large bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon oil, egg, salt and pepper and mix well.
2. Combine cornstarch and flour. Mix egg mixture and flour mixture. Add chicken to mixture and coat well.
3. Heat oil in wok or deep-fryer. Add chicken and fry about 5 minutes or until golden.
4. Remove chicken from wok and drain.
5. Add 1 tablespoon oil to the wok. Add ginger and garlic and fry for 15 seconds.
6. Add chiles, green onions and rice wine and stir for 3 seconds.
7. Add orange sauce, cooked chicken, and bring to boil.
8. Combine water with remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch and add to chicken. Cook until sauce is thickened.
9. Stir in sesame oil and orange zest. Serve immediately over rice.

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