Chinese Orange Chicken

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless, chicken breast, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 cup 2 tbsp. cornstarch, divided
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• Sesame seeds, for garnish
• Sliced green onions, for garnish

Marinade

• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup vinegar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp. orange zest
• 1 tsp. Sriracha, or more, to taste
• 1/4 tsp. ginger
• 1/4 tsp. white pepper

Directions:

1. To make the marinade, whisk together chicken broth, orange juice, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, orange zest, Sriracha, ginger and white pepper in a large bowl.
2. In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine chicken and 2/3 cup of the marinade; marinate for at least 30 minutes, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade, discarding the marinade.
3. Heat remaining marinade in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and stir in 2 tbsp. cornstarch combined with 2 tbsp. water. Cook, stirring frequently, until thickened about 1-2 minutes; keep warm.
4. Working one at a time, dip the chicken into the eggs, then dredge in remaining 1 cup cornstarch, pressing to coat.
5. Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan. Add chicken and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; discard excess oil.
6. Serve chicken immediately, tossed or drizzled with the marinade, garnished with sesame seeds and green onion.