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Crispy Orange Chicken is a must-try delicious dish!

This homemade Panda Express Orange Chicken tastes just like the takeout classic—crispy chicken bites glazed in a sweet and tangy orange sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • Oil for frying
For the Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger minced
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water

Method
 

  1. Coat chicken in flour, dip in egg, then dredge in cornstarch.
  2. Fry in hot oil until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  3. In a pan, combine all sauce ingredients except the cornstarch slurry.
  4. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the slurry and cook until thickened.
  5. Toss fried chicken in the sauce until evenly coated.
  6. Serve over rice or with steamed veggies.
  7.  

Notes

  • You can air fry or bake the chicken for a lighter option. Add orange zest for extra citrus flavor.

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