Panda Express Orange Chicken (Restaurant Copycat)
⏱️ 40 minutes👥 6 servings❤️ Taste: 10/10
Nutrition Facts
Calories
420
Protein
28g
Carbs
45g
Fiber
1g
Health Benefits
Gut Health3/10
Anti-Inflammatory4/10
Blood Sugar Control3/10
Ingredients
- •For the Chicken:
- •- 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- •- 1 cup cornstarch
- •- 2 eggs, beaten
- •- 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying
- •For the Sauce:
- •- 1 cup orange juice
- •- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- •- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- •- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- •- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- •- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- •- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- •- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- •- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- •- 1/4 cup water
- •- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- 11. Coat chicken pieces in beaten eggs, then dredge in cornstarch
- 22. Heat oil to 350°F in wok or deep fryer
- 33. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown (3-4 minutes), drain on paper towels
- 44. For sauce: Combine orange juice, brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, zest, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes in saucepan
- 55. Bring to simmer over medium heat
- 66. Mix cornstarch with water, add to sauce
- 77. Cook until thickened (2-3 minutes)
- 88. Toss fried chicken in sauce
- 99. Finish with sesame oil