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Demonstrators attend a protest in solidarity with Ukraine, ahead of the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, in Anchorage, Alaska. The Kremlin has rejected claims that diplomatic momentum between Russia and the United States to end the war in Ukraine has run out. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov stated that ongoing dialogue with Washington continues, despite remarks from Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov suggesting otherwise. Ryabkov had argued that the progress made during the August summit in Anchorage between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump had been “largely exhausted,” blaming European allies of Ukraine for undermining peace efforts. Ushakov, however, countered that such claims were “completely incorrect,” stressing that Moscow and Washington are still working on the basis of agreements reached at the summit. While the Anchorage meeting failed to deliver a breakthrough, Moscow has emphasized that it remains open to a diplomat...

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Orange Chicken

 

 Ingredients:

Chicken:

  - 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

  - 1/2 cup cornstarch

  - Salt and pepper to taste

  - Vegetable oil for frying


Orange Sauce:

  - 1/2 cup orange juice

  - Zest of 1 orange

  - 1/4 cup soy sauce

  - 1/4 cup rice vinegar

  - 1/4 cup sugar

  - 2 tablespoons honey

  - 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

  - 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)

  - 2 cloves garlic, minced

  - 1 teaspoon ginger, minced

  - 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for a bit of heat)


Instructions:

1.  Prepare the Chicken:

   - Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.

   - Dredge each piece in cornstarch, ensuring they are fully coated. Shake off any excess.


2.  Fry the Chicken:

   - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. 

   - Fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden and crispy (about 3-4 minutes per side).

   - Remove the fried chicken from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.


3.   Make the Orange Sauce:

   - In a separate saucepan, combine the orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, honey, hoisin sauce, garlic, and ginger.

   - Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.

   - Stir in the cornstarch slurry and continue to cook until the sauce has thickened.


4.   Combine and Serve:

   - Toss the fried chicken pieces in the orange sauce until they are well coated.

   - Serve hot, garnished with orange slices, green onions, and sesame seeds if desired.






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