Easy Asian Orange Chicken - Oh Sweet Basil

lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-1/2” cubes)

 1/2 cups all purpose flour

egg (beaten)

 1/4 teaspoon salt

 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Oil (for frying)

 1/2 cups orange juice and zest from one orange

rice vinegar

 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce

packed brown sugar

 1/2 teaspoon ginger root (minced)

 1/2 teaspoon garlic (minced)

green onion (chopped)

 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

cornstarch

water