Dirty Panda Orange Chicken

Ingredients:

1 lb boneless skinless chicken, chopped into bite sized pieces
1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp cornstarch, divided
1 tbsp ginger, minced
1 tsp garlic, minced
½ tsp crushed hot red chili pepper
¼ cup green onion, chopped
1 tbsp rice wine
¼ cup water
Zest of ½ an orange (optional)

“Orange” Sauce:
3 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp water
½ cup sugar
½ cup white vinegar


Directions:

Saute chicken. Remove from wok.

Clean the wok and heat for 15 seconds over high heat. Lower to medium high and add 1 tbsp of oil.

Add the ginger and garlic and stir try until fragrant, about 10 seconds.

Add the crushed chiles and green onions, then the rice wine, stirring for a few seconds.

Add the orange sauce and bring to a boil.

Stir the cornstarch into the water, add this mix to the chicken and heat until the sauce has thickened.

Add the cooked chicken, stirring until well incorporated.

Turn off the heat and stir in the orange zest if using.