This dish is something of a twist on the traditional sweet and sour chicken commonly found at Chinese restaurants. This item has a delicious, citrus-laced, tangy-sweet sauce with a spicy nip Sauce 1 1/2 cups water 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 cup packed dark brown sugar 1/3 cup rice vinegar 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon minced water chestnuts 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic 1 rounded teaspoon chopped green onion 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 5 teaspoons cornstarch 2 teaspoons arrowroot 3 tablespoons water Chicken 4 chicken breast fillets 1 cup ice water 1 egg 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups unsifted cake flour |
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