Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken
Description
Save money and time by making Panda Express Orange Chicken at home. The crispy fried chicken is tossed in a wonderful orange sauce that will have you want seconds for sure.
Ingredients
Sauce:
1 T. corn starch
2 T. rice wine
1/4 c. water
1 t. sesame oil
3 T. low-sodium soy sauce
10 T. sugar
10 T. white vinegar
orange zest, from 1 large orange
Chicken:
2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large egg
1 1/2 t. kosher salt
1 t. black pepper
2 T. vegetable oil, divided, plus more for frying
1/2 c. corn starch
1/4 c. flour
Finish:
1 1/2 T. ginger, freshly minced
2 cloves garlic, freshly minced
1/2 t. crushed red pepper flakes
favorite rice for serving, if desired
Directions
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Sauce:
Combine the corn starch, rice wine, water, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, white vinegar, and orange zest.
Chicken;
Add the egg, salt, black pepper and 1 T. oil in a bowl.
In another bowl, add the corn starch and flour; mix well.
In a large skillet or a wok, heat oil to 375 degrees F.
Dip the chicken pieces first in the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture.
Fry the chicken for 3 - 4 minutes or until golden and crisp. Transfer to a cooling rack. Repeat with remaining chicken.
Drain most of the oil from the skillet, leaving about 1 T.
Add the ginger, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes; cook for about 10 seconds. Add the orange sauce; bring to boil. Turn off the heat; add the cooked chicken; stir until well mixed.
Serve with your favorite rice, if desired.
6 servings.