"Panda Express Orange Chicken with tender chicken thighs fried crisp and tossed in a magical perfect-copycat sauce!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 lb boneless (skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1" pieces)
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1 egg
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1 1/2 tsp salt
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1 pinch black pepper
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2 tbsp oil (divided, plus more for frying)
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1/2 cup cornstarch
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1/4 cup flour
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1 tablespoon corn starch
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2 tablespoons rice wine
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1/4 cup water
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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3 tablespoons soy sauce
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10 tablespoons sugar
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10 tablespoons white vinegar
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zest of 1 orange
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1 1/2 tablespoons ginger root (minced)
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2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
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1/2 tsp hot red chili pepper (crushed)