How to Make Panda Express Orange Chicken [The Best Copycat Recipe]

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Melissa Dianne Pitts

subheading: LAUREN HABERMEHL FOR TASTE OF HOME:

1-½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

½ tablespoon salt

½ teaspoon pepper

½ cup cornstarch

1-½ cups flour

1 egg

1 ¼ cups sparkling water, cold

1 tablespoon sesame oil

Additional canola oil, for frying

Editor’s Tip: Use chicken thighs to replicate the tender, juicy chicken pieces at Panda Express. However, if you prefer white meat you can swap the thighs for boneless, skinless chicken breasts instead.

subheading: Sauce:

1 tablespoon canola oil

½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 tablespoon garlic, minced

1-½ teaspoons ginger, minced (about a 1-inch piece)

2 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons light brown sugar

2 tablespoons orange juice

1 teaspoon orange zest

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon water

1 tablespoon cornstarch

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