Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken breast, diced
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for sauce)
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 orange, zested
• 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and pepper — 2 minutes
2. 2Coat the diced chicken in the flour mixture — 3 minutes
3. 3Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat — 2 minutes
4. 4Fry the coated chicken until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side — 8 minutes
5. 5In a separate saucepan, combine orange juice, sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and orange zest — 2 minutes
6. 6Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat — 3 minutes
7. 7Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water and add to the sauce, stirring until thickened — 2 minutes
8. 8Add the fried chicken to the sauce and stir to coat — 2 minutes
9. 9Garnish with chopped green onions before serving — 1 minute