Panda Express Orange Chicken (Copycat)
Sweet, tangy, crispy & just like Panda Express at home!
Prep15m
Cook4h
Yield4
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast, cut bite-size
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- ½ 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- Oil for frying
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- Orange Sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp chili paste
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup orange juice + 1 tbsp cornstarch slurry
Method
- Mix flour, cornstarch & spices in one bowl. Whisk milk, egg & oil in another. Dip chicken in wet → dry to coat.
- Fry in hot oil (375°F) for 2–3 min until golden. Drain on paper towels.
- In a pan, sauté sesame oil, chili, garlic & ginger. Add soy, orange zest, vinegar, sugar & orange juice slurry. Cook until thick.
- Toss crispy chicken in sauce. Garnish with green onions.
