Ground Orange Chicken

 INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1 tablespoons ginger root minced
• 2 teaspoons garlic minced
• 1/4 tsp hot red chili pepper crushed
• 1 tablespoon rice wine
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 4 teaspoons soy sauce
• 5 tablespoons sugar
• 5 tablespoons white vinegar
• zest of ½ orange
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

• To make the sauce combine the rice wine, 2 tablespoons water, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, white vinegar, and orange zest.
• To make the cornstarch mixture, dissolve 1 tablespoon cornstarch in the remaining 1 tablespoon of water and set aside.
• To a large pan add 1 tablespoon oil and ground chicken.
• Cook until a good crust forms before breaking apart, then finish cooking by breaking it apart with a spatula and cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
• Once the chicken is cooked add the ginger, garlic and crushed red pepper and cook for about 10 seconds.
• Add the orange sauce and bring to boil.
• Add the cornstarch mixture to the pan and cook for just a few seconds, stirring until it thickens.