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Panda Express Orange Chicken

Panda Express Orange Chicken
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Crispy homemade Panda Express Orange Chicken is a delightful dish that brings the beloved restaurant flavors right to your kitchen. This sweet and tangy chicken, coated in a delicious orange glaze, is perfect for family dinners or gatherings. In just about 40 minutes, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser that appeals to both kids and adults alike. Serve it over steamed rice or toss it with noodles for a comforting meal that will quickly become a household favorite. Enjoy the satisfaction of creating this iconic dish from scratch using fresh ingredients while customizing it to suit your taste with varying spice levels!

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts (or 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 (for thickening)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp rice apple vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Whisk together egg, sunflower oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken and coat well.
  2. In another bowl, combine cornstarch and flour. Coat each piece of chicken in the dry mixture.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet or deep fryer over medium-high heat. Fry chicken pieces in batches until golden brown (5–7 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
  4. For the sauce, combine vinegar, sugar, water, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, garlic, ginger zest, and orange juice in a saucepan over medium heat; simmer until sugar dissolves.
  5. Mix cornstarch with water until smooth; add to the sauce while stirring until thickened.
  6. Toss the fried chicken in the sauce until evenly coated.

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