Orange Chicken

INGREDIENTS

For the marinade and sauce:

3/4 cup

low-sodium chicken broth

3/4 cup

freshly squeezed orange juice

1 1/2 tsp

finely grated orange zest

6 tbsp

white vinegar

1/4 cup

soy sauce

1/2 cup

brown sugar (dark or light)

3 cloves

garlic, minced

1 tbsp

fresh ginger, grated

1/4 tsp

cayenne pepper

1 1/2

lbs. boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 tbsp

plus 2 tsp. cornstarch

2 tbsp

cold water

thin strips orange peel (optional)

For the coating and frying:

large egg whites

1 cup

cornstarch

1/2 tsp

baking soda

1/4 tsp

cayenne pepper

3 cups

peanut or canola oil (I like a combination)