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Copycat Panda Express orange chicken over rice

Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken

The famous copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken - crispy fried chicken in a sweet, tangy, sticky orange sauce. Better than takeout and ready in 35 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds chicken thighs cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup flour
Orange Sauce
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch plus 2 tbsp water

Equipment

  • Wok or deep skillet

Method
 

  1. Toss the chicken in egg, then in the cornstarch and flour. Fry in hot oil until golden and crispy, then drain.
  2. Simmer the orange juice, sugar, soy sauce, and vinegar in a wok. Stir in the cornstarch slurry until thickened and glossy.
  3. Toss the crispy chicken in the sauce to coat.
  4. Serve immediately over steamed rice, garnished with orange zest.

Notes

Fry the chicken twice for extra crunch that holds up in the sauce. Add red pepper flakes for a little heat.