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Panda Express Orange Chicken is a crowd favorite. It combines juicy chicken with a sweet and tangy sauce. To make this dish at home, you need key ingredients for both the chicken and the sauce.

Panda Express Orange Chicken

Craving the delicious sweet and tangy flavor of Panda Express Orange Chicken? You can easily recreate this beloved dish at home with our simple and tasty recipe! Discover essential ingredients, step-by-step cooking instructions, and helpful tips for the perfect crispy chicken and zesty orange sauce. Click through to explore the full recipe and wow your family with a homemade meal that brings restaurant-quality flavors straight to your dinner table!
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Ingredients
  

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup cornstarch

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 large eggs, beaten

Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)

For the Orange Sauce:

Zest of 1 large orange

1/2 cup fresh orange juice

1/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup soy sauce

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions
 

Prep the Chicken: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, garlic powder, pepper, and salt. Mix until well combined.

    Coat the Chicken: Dip each chicken piece into the beaten eggs, then dredge them in the flour mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.

      Fry the Chicken: Heat oil in a deep skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Carefully add the coated chicken pieces in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

        Make the Sauce: In a separate saucepan, combine the orange zest, orange juice, sugar, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

          Thicken the Sauce: Stir in the cornstarch-water mixture and crushed red pepper flakes, then cook for another 2-3 minutes or until the sauce thickens.

            Combine & Serve: Add the fried chicken to the saucepan and gently toss to coat the pieces evenly with the orange sauce.

              Garnish: Plate the chicken and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

                Prep Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes | Servings: 4