Panda Express Orange Chicken

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 30 mins | Yield: 6 Servings

The luscious flavours infused in this Panda Express Orange Chicken are just too perfect! Serve this over rice, and you have yourself a meal to remember. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

FOR THE CHICKEN:

½ c cornstarch

2 tablespoons oil divided, plus more for frying

2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1″ pieces

1 Egg

¼ c flour

1 ½ teaspoon salt

A pinch of black pepper

FOR THE SAUCE:

1 tsp sesame oil

3 tbsp soy sauce

¼ c water

10 tbsp sugar

1 tbsp corn starch

Orange zest

10 tbsp white vinegar

2 tbsp rice wine

TO FINISH:

2 tsp garlic minced

½ teaspoon hot red chilli pepper crushed

1 ½ tbsp ginger root minced

Directions:

In a mixing bowl, add water, rice wine, 1 tbsp cornstarch, orange zest, sesame oil, sugar, white vinegar, and soy sauce. Stir until well blended.

In a separate mixing bowl, add 1 tbsp oil, egg, pepper, and salt. Whisk until well blended.

In another bowl, add flour and ½ cup of cornstarch. Whisk until well combined.

Place a large pan on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high.

Coat each chicken with the egg mixture and flour mixture. Shake off any excess.

Add the chicken into the hot pan, then cook each side for about 4 minutes or until they turn golden brown.

Move the chicken onto a clean plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat the process with the rest of the chicken.

Leave 1 tbsp of oil from the pan, then discard the rest.

Add the garlic, ginger, and crushed red peppers. Saute until aromatic.

Add the orange juice, then stir until well blended. Allow the mixture to boil.

Remove the pan from the stove, then put the chicken back. Toss until well coated by the delicious sauce.

Sprinkle your preferred herbs on top to garnish.

Serve and enjoy!

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