Asian Orange Chicken Stir-fry

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Ingredients (Makes 8 servings)

1 1/2

c  water

2

T  orange peel (zest)

4

T  orange juice (juice from fresh orange)

1/4

c  lemon juice

1/3

c  rice vinegar

2 1/2

T  soy sauce

1/2

c  brown sugar

1

t  ginger (fresh, peeled and minced)

1

t  garlic (fresh minced or dried minced...both work well)

2

T  green onion, chopped

1/2

t  red pepper flakes

3

T  cornstarch

2

T  water

2

lb  chicken breast, cubed

1

c  sugar snap peas

1

c  mushrooms, sliced

1/2

c  carrots (julienned)

Directions

1.

In a medium saucepan, on med-hi heat, bring to boil the first 6 ingredients. Add ingredients brown sugar through red pepper flakes and mix well. Remove from heat and let cool for 10-15 minutes while preparing the chicken and veggies in desired method (grilled/stir-fry/etc.)

2.

Mix cornstarch with cold water and add to sauce. Bring sauce to boil again over med-hi heat and add chicken and veggies. Reduce to low heat; stir for 5 minutes until heated through.

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