Computers are like children in a lot of ways.

Both can be wonderful little communicators, teaching you all kinds of curious things that you never thought you knew.

They have the ability to complete a variety of tasks, some better than others, and require only a little bit of real maintenance.

They can easily find things you have misplaced.

They teach you patience…

And both, at any given point – no matter how nice YOU are being, can have major meltdowns.

I wonder if the toaster is as temperamental…

ORANGE CHICKEN 

Sauce:

1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Chicken:

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil

1 red pepper chopped

Pour 1 1/2 cups water, orange juice, lemon juice, cider vinegar, and soy sauce into a saucepan and set over medium-high heat.

Add in the orange zest, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, chopped onion, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, and set aside.

Place the chicken into a bowl, and over with about 1 cup of COOLED sauce. Let marinate about 2 hrs in the fridge.

Once marinade, mix together flour, salt and pepper and place in resealable bag, add chicken and shake chicken to coat

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place chicken into the skillet, and brown on both sides.

Add red pepper and continue to cook 2 mins.

Mix together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water; stir into the sauce. Add sauce to chicken, stir until thick.

*Note to Self
I have decided that this week has proven to be a pain in the ass. I would appreciate it if next week would behave itself.

5 Responses to “Random Recipe Day: Orange Chicken”