panda express orange chicken copycat

Name: Panda Express Orange Chicken Copycat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2 pound(s) boneless, skinless chicken breast, chopped into bite sized pieces; 1 - egg; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; - white pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoon(s) oil, divided, plus more for frying; 1/2 cup(s) corn starch, plus 1 tbsp; 1/4 cup(s) flour; 1 tablespoon(s) ginger root, minced; 1 teaspoon(s) garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon(s) hot red chili pepper, crushed; 1/4 cup(s) green onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon(s) shaoxing rice wine; 1/4 cup(s) water; 1/2 teaspoon(s) sesame oil; 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) soy sauce; 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) water; 5 tablespoon(s) sugar; 5 tablespoon(s) white vinegar; 1 - orange, zest grated

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Jody Wood

Marysville, WA

Updated on May 19, 2016

Panda Express Orange Chicken! Need I say more...

Rate

prep time 15 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stir-Fry

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, chopped into bite sized pieces
1 - egg
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- white pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons oil, divided, plus more for frying
1/2 cup corn starch, plus 1 tbsp
1/4 cup flour
1 tablespoon ginger root, minced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon hot red chili pepper, crushed
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon shaoxing rice wine
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons water
5 tablespoons sugar
5 tablespoons white vinegar
1 - orange, zest grated

How To Make panda express orange chicken copycat

Step 1

Orange Sauce: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, 1 1/2 tablespoons water, sugar, white vinegar, and orange zest. Set aside.

Step 2

Chicken: In another bowl, mix egg, salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon oil. In a separate bowl, add 1/2 cup corn starch and flour and mix well. In a third small bowl, dissolve 1 tablespoon cornstarch in 1/4 cup water and set aside. Heat oil in a wok or deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Working in small batches, dip chicken pieces in the egg mixture, then the corn starch mixture and fry for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden and crisp. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate and repeat with remaining chicken.
Step 3

Discard oil and clean wok. Heat for 15 seconds over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil, ginger root, and garlic and stir fry until fragrant, about 10 seconds. Add chili peppers and green onions, then stir fry for a few seconds. Add rice wine and stir for 3 seconds. Add orange sauce and bring to boil. Add cooked chicken and stir until well mixed. Stir water and corn starch mixture if it has separated, then add to the pan. Heat until the sauce has thickened. Stir in sesame oil.
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