Sugar (Orange) Chicken from Rick n Morty Recipe (with Video)

For basic tempura chicken
1. Combine cornstarch, flour, egg, water, vodka, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
2. Transfer the chicken to the batter, fold to thoroughly coat the chicken.
3. Cover and allow the chicken to rest for 20-30 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, in a large high-sided skillet, heat the peanut oil to 350 °F.
5. Working in batches, add the chicken to the fry oil and cook for 5-7 minutes or until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 175 °F.
6. Transfer the fried chicken to a rimmed baking sheet lined with paper towels and repeat with the remaining chicken.
7. Reserve until ready to use.
For orange sauce
1. Add vegetable oil to a large skillet and heat over medium heat.
2. Add the garlic cloves, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 30 seconds - 1 minute or until fragrant.
3. Add the sugar, brown sugar, orange juice, white vinegar, rice wine vinegar, and soy sauce.
4. Stir to dissolve the sugar and cook over medium-high heat until boiling.
5. Meanwhile, combine the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to form a slurry.
6. Once boiling, add the slurry and cook the sauce while stirring constantly until thickened.
7. Finish the sauce with a drizzle of the sesame oil and whisk to combine.
8. Turn the heat to low and add the chicken. Toss or fold to combine and serve over rice.