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Orange Chicken



This is a healthy alternative to orange chicken. the difference: we bake the chicken instead of fry it, it has the same taste...and doesn't make you feel as guilty :)

For the marinade and the sauce:
¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1½ tsp. orange zest
6 tbsp. white vinegar
¼ cup soy sauce
½ cup brown sugar
  1 tbsp of garlic, minced
1 tbsp of fresh ginger, grated
¼ tsp. chili powder
1 tsp sesame seeds
1½ lbs. boneless breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp. cold water

for the chicken:
1 cup all purpose flour
2 eggs
1 cup breadcrumbs



First: 

In a large saucepan or wok add...
the orange juice,chicken stock zest, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, chili powder, 
and sesame seeds.





whisk and then separate 3/4 cup of the mixture. this will be the marinade.

 pour it in with the bite sized pieces of raw chicken, then let marinade for 30 minutes


in a small separate bowl add the corn starch and water
mix and then pour into the simmering sauce


after youve marinated the chicken, add all purpose flour to it and mix


then add the eggs, mix.


then the breadcrumbs, and place the chicken on an oiled (or PAM-d) tray


bake at 400 degrees until golden brown


and put the chicken into the walk with the warmed orange sauce...


A La Cuisine!!

Its super delicious paired with simple egg noodles.