Orange Chicken Recipe - Panda Express
Orange Chicken Recipe is a Panda Express Copycat so you can enjoy your favorite take-out dishes without ever having the leave the house.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 422kcal
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cups water
- 1 egg
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 pounds chicken tenderloins cubed
Light oil for frying
Sauce
- ¾ cup orange juice
- ½ cup white distilled vinegar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
Chicken
- Whisk the flour, water, egg, cornstarch, and oil in a large bowl.
- Add the chicken to the batter and stir.
- Add the frying oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Drop the chicken in the hot oil, working in batches, and fry for 5-6 minutes for each batch until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken, place it on a paper towel-lined plate, and repeat until all the chicken is cooked.
Sauce
- Combine the orange juice, white vinegar, granulated sugar, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes in a large skillet. Whisk over medium-high heat until it comes to a bubble and continue to cook and whisk for 10 minutes or until the sauce reduces a little and becomes thicker.
- Combine the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl. Whisk until incorporated and then whisk it into the bubbling sauce.
- Cook the sauce until thickened. Remove from the heat.
- Toss the fried chicken pieces with the sauce.
- Serve over rice with a side of broccoli.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
● Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
● Garnish with scallions or sesame seeds.
● Add more or less red pepper flake for more or less spice.
● Boneless skinless chicken thighs or boneless skinless chicken breasts can also be used.
● Garnish with scallions or sesame seeds.
● Add more or less red pepper flake for more or less spice.
● Boneless skinless chicken thighs or boneless skinless chicken breasts can also be used.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 422kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 651mg | Potassium: 548mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg | Net Carbohydrates: 57g