Orange Chicken

Sauce
1 1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice                                                  
1/3 cup rice vinegar                                                                   
2 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped green onions

1-2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoon water or more as needed

Chicken
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts. Cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)

Pour 1 1/2 cup water, orange juice, lemon juice, rice vinegar and soy sauce into saucepan and set over med/high heat. Stir in orange zest, brown sugar, ginger, garlic and onion. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat cool 10-15 min.
Place chicken pieces into resealable plastic bag. When contents of saucepan have cooled pour one cup of sauce in bag reserving the remaining sauce. Seal the bag and put in fridge for at least 2 hours. Once chilled fill another plastic bag with flour, salt and pepper. Place chicken pieces in bag and shake to coat. Heat oils in wok over medium heat add  floured chicken pieces. Cook until brown on each side. Remove from wok and put in  small casserole dish and keep warm in a warm oven while making the sauce. Add sauce to wok and bring to a boil. Meanwhile combine cornstarch and water. Once sauce is boiling turn down the heat and add the cornstarch. Let simmer for 5 min. If sauce is not thick enough mix and add more cornstarch mixture till it reaches desired thickness. When sauce is done pour over chicken. Serve over rice.

Great with a side of broccoli or stir fried vegetables (red pepper, green pepper, water chestnuts, baby corn)

*This recipe needs a little time planning ahead due to the marinating time.
I love orange chicken when we go out to eat but it is usually too spicy. This one is not spicy at all and has a great orange taste. If you like a little spice add some red pepper flakes to the sauce to give it some heat.