Patrick
Novice Foodie
Love the delicious taste of Panda Express Orange Chicken? Now you can make this sweet and tangy dish right at home! This easy-to-follow recipe will have you enjoying your favorite takeout meal without leaving your kitchen. Let's get cooking! 
Ingredients:
For the chicken:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the sauce:
- 1 cup orange juice (preferably freshly squeezed)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Chicken:
1. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
2. In a bowl, mix the flour and cornstarch.
3. Dip the chicken pieces into the beaten eggs, then coat them in the flour-cornstarch mixture.
2. Fry the Chicken:
1. Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Remove the chicken and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
3. Make the Sauce:
1. In a saucepan, combine the orange juice, orange zest, sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the red pepper flakes if you like a bit of spice.
4. Combine and Serve:
1. Toss the fried chicken pieces in the orange sauce until well coated.
2. Serve immediately over steamed rice and garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Enjoy your homemade Panda Express Orange Chicken!
This easy recipe brings the restaurant experience right to your kitchen. Share it with family and friends for a delightful meal everyone will love. Happy cooking! 
Ingredients:
For the chicken:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the sauce:
- 1 cup orange juice (preferably freshly squeezed)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Chicken:
1. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
2. In a bowl, mix the flour and cornstarch.
3. Dip the chicken pieces into the beaten eggs, then coat them in the flour-cornstarch mixture.
2. Fry the Chicken:
1. Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Remove the chicken and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
3. Make the Sauce:
1. In a saucepan, combine the orange juice, orange zest, sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the red pepper flakes if you like a bit of spice.
4. Combine and Serve:
1. Toss the fried chicken pieces in the orange sauce until well coated.
2. Serve immediately over steamed rice and garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Enjoy your homemade Panda Express Orange Chicken!
This easy recipe brings the restaurant experience right to your kitchen. Share it with family and friends for a delightful meal everyone will love. Happy cooking! 
. Definitely making this again! 
So delicious!
