Panda Express Orange Chicken

Our family loves orange chicken from Panda Express. This recipe comes as close as you can to replicating it at home!

3 lbs chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes

 

Batter

1 Tbsp salt

1 tsp white pepper

1 cup cornstarch

3 cups flour

1 egg

3 cups water

2 Tbsp oil

 

Stir chicken into batter. Cover and chill for 30 min.

 

Fry in batches for 6 min each til golden brown. Remove to paper towel-lined tray.

 

Sauce

2 tsp oil

½  tsp chili flakes

1 tsp. freshly grated ginger

2 Tbsp. minced garlic

½  cup sugar

½  cup brown sugar

½  cup orange juice + more if needed

½  cup vinegar

¼ cup soy sauce

slurry (¼ cup water + ¼ cup cornstarch)

 

Add fried chicken and toss. Serve with fried rice.