Chinese Orange Chicken

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2

lbs boneless skinless (, chicken breast halves, diced into 1 - 1 1/2-inch pieces)

1 cup

low-sodium chicken broth

1 tbsp

finely grated orange zest ((zest of 1 1/2 fairly large oranges))

1/2 cup

freshly squeezed orange juice

1/3 cup

white vinegar

1/4 cup

soy sauce

2/3 cup

granulated sugar

1/4 tsp

dried ginger

2 tbsp

grated yellow onion ((be sure to get some of the juices when measuring))

2 cloves

garlic (, finely minced)

1 tsp

Sriracha hot sauce ((optional))

Freshly ground black or white pepper (, to taste)

1 1/4 cups

+ 2 Tbsp cornstarch

2 tbsp

cold water

large eggs

vegetable or peanut oil (, for frying)

chopped green onions and sesame seeds (, for garnish (optional))