Wife: Preparing for Deployment (Part 5) Orange Chicken

Canned Orange Chicken Mix:

Ingredients

Sauce:
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup rice 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
 
Directions

Pour 1 1/2 cups water, orange juice, lemon juice, rice vinegar, and soy sauce into a saucepan and set over medium-high heat. Stir in the orange zest, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, chopped onion, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. (I also like to add chopped broccoli and water chestnuts to mine)

Mix together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water; stir into the sauce. Reduce heat to medium low, and simmer, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.


Put in jars with about 1/2 inch of headspace. Can in boiling water for about 30 minutes.


For preparing: Cubed 2-3 chicken breasts and cook in a pan. (you can dip in flour and fry cubed pieces). Add sauce after the chicken is fully cooked. Serve on rice.