A delicious homemade version of the classic Panda Express Orange Chicken, featuring crispy chicken pieces tossed in a sweet and tangy orange sauce.
Servings 4servings
Prep Time 20 minutesmins
Cook Time 20 minutesmins
Total Time 40 minutesmins
Ingredients
For the Chicken
2lbsboneless chicken breasts (or chicken thighs)
1eaegg
1Tbspsunflower oil (or any neutral flavored oil)
1.5tspsalt
1tsppepper
3/4cupcornstarch
1/3cupall-purpose flour (heaping)
For the Sauce
1/2cupwhite distilled vinegar
1/2cupcane sugar
1/4cupwater
1/4cupsoy sauce (or coconut liquid aminos)
1/2tspcrushed red pepper flakes
2clovesgarlic (crushed)
1/2tspzested ginger root (peeled)
1Tbsporange juice concentrate (or 3 Tbsp orange juice)
For Frying
1Tbspcornstarch
1tspsesame oil
1tsprice wine (or apple cider vinegar)
Instructions
Preparation
Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, about 1 inch thick.
Preheat 2 inches of oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat.
In a small bowl, beat the egg with the sunflower oil, salt, and pepper until combined.
In a separate bowl, mix together the cornstarch and all-purpose flour.
Cooking
Dip each piece of chicken into the beaten egg mixture, then dredge it in the flour and cornstarch mix. Shake off any excess flour.
Deep fry the chicken in batches, in oil heated to 350°F, until crispy and golden brown, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Transfer the fried chicken to a large plate lined with paper towels to drain the excess oil.
In a saucepan, combine the white distilled vinegar, cane sugar, water, soy sauce, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic, zested ginger root, and orange juice concentrate. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Reduce heat and simmer for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens to your liking.
Add the fried chicken pieces to the sauce and toss gently to coat evenly.
Serving
Transfer the coated orange chicken to a serving dish. Enjoy it hot with your choice of sides!
Notes
If you have leftovers, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in a skillet for best results.
Calories: 400kcal
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Keyword: Asian Cuisine, Crispy Chicken, Homemade, Orange Chicken, Panda Express