Panda Express Orange Chicken Recipe (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Chicken
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2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
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1 large egg
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1½ teaspoons salt
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1 pinch black pepper
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2 tablespoons canola oil
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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½ cup cornstarch
→ Orange Sauce
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¼ cup orange juice
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Zest of 1 orange
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¼ cup soy sauce
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8 tablespoons white vinegar
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4 tablespoons white sugar
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4 tablespoons brown sugar
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, minced
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¼ teaspoon hot pepper flakes
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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2 tablespoons rice wine
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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2 tablespoons water
→ For Serving (Optional)
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Cooked white rice
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Extra orange zest
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Sesame seeds
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Chopped green onions
# Instructions:
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Mix together orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, vinegar, both sugars, minced garlic, ginger, pepper flakes, sesame oil, rice wine, cornstarch, and water in a bowl. Set aside.
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In one bowl, whisk the egg with salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon of oil. In another shallow dish, combine flour and cornstarch.
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Add enough oil to a large frying pan for deep frying. Heat over medium-high heat until it reaches 375°F.
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Dip chicken pieces first in the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in the flour mixture.
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Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, fry chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Transfer to a cooling rack.
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Pour out all but 1 tablespoon of oil from the pan. Add the orange sauce and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, add the fried chicken, and toss until well coated.
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Serve hot over rice. If desired, garnish with extra orange zest, sesame seeds, and chopped green onions.
# Notes:
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For extra spicy flavor, add more hot pepper flakes to the sauce
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Cook chicken in batches to ensure even cooking
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Oil should be at 375°F for best frying results