Panda Express Orange Chicken Recipe
Panda Express Orange Chicken is crispy fried chicken in a sweet and citrusy Chinese chili sauce. Every chicken piece is coated in a thick and tangy glaze that is so addictive! Serve with a side of fried rice or Lo mein for a homemade take on Panda Express!
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Panda Express Orange Chicken
Crispy homemade Orange Chicken, just like Panda Express! Pieces of boneless chicken breast are deep-fried and then cooked in a sweet, tangy orange sauce made from scratch. Panda Express Orange Chicken is not too spicy and so easy to make!
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts ((or chicken thighs))
- 1 egg
- 1 Tbsp sunflower oil ((or any neutral flavored oil) )
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour ((heaping))
- 1/2 cup white distilled vinegar
- 1/2 cup cane sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup soy sauce ((or coconut liquid aminos) )
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cloves garlic ((crushed))
- 1/2 tsp zested ginger root ((peeled))
- 1 Tbsp orange juice concentrate ((or 3 Tbsp orange juice))
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp rice wine ((or apple cider vinegar))
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces (about 1 inch thick). Then, preheat 2 inches of oil in a large pot or deep skillet.
- Whisk together the egg, oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour and cornstarch.
- Dredge the chicken in the beaten egg mixture and then into the flour mixture. Shake off any excess flour.
- Deep fry the chicken in batches in 350°F oil until crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a large plate lined with paper towels.
- To make the orange chicken sauce, Combine all the sauce ingredients in a saucepan or large pot. Bring to a boil and simmer to desired thickness (1-2 minutes).
- Add the fried chicken pieces to the sauce and toss to coat. Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy!
