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Panda Express Orange Chicken

Panda Express Orange Chicken
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Indulge in the delightful flavors of homemade Panda Express Orange Chicken, a dish that perfectly captures the essence of your favorite takeout. This recipe features tender chicken pieces coated in a crispy batter, all enveloped in a luscious sweet and tangy orange sauce made from scratch. Ideal for family dinners or gatherings, this vibrant dish will impress everyone at your table with its satisfying crunch and zesty flavor. With easy-to-follow steps, you can recreate this beloved classic right in your kitchen!

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts (or chicken thighs)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Tbsp sunflower oil
  • 3/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 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 Tbsp orange juice concentrate
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
  • 1/2 tsp zested ginger root (peeled)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp rice apple vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, whisk together egg, salt, pepper, cornstarch, and flour; add sunflower oil to form a thick batter.
  2. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot over medium heat. Dip each chicken piece into the batter and fry until golden brown (5–7 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
  3. For the sauce, combine vinegar, sugar, water, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, garlic, ginger zest, orange juice concentrate, sesame oil, and rice apple vinegar in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
  4. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry; add to the sauce while stirring until it thickens.
  5. Toss fried chicken pieces in the sauce until evenly coated.
  6. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

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