Almost General Tso's Chicken (a la Liz)

5 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

1/3 c. warm water

¼ c. brown sugar

2 Tbsp. Orange juice

2 Tbsp. Soy sauce

2 Tbsp. Ketchup

1 Tbsp. White vinegar

4 garlic cloves, minced

½ tsp. Crushed red pepper flakes

¼ tsp. Chinese Five-Spice powder

2 tsp. Corn starch

2 Tbsp. Cold water

Hot cooked rice

Brown chicken until juices run clear.  Combine water, brown sugar, oj, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, garlic, pepper flakes, and 5-spice powder.  Stir until sugar is dissolved.  Pour over chicken; bring to a boil.  Reduce heat, simmer uncovered 10-15 minutes until chicken is tender, turning occasionally.  Combine corn starch and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into skillet; bring to a boil.  Cook for 2 minutes or until thickened.   Serve over rice.