Panda Express Orange Chicken
Equipment
Ingredients
Chicken
chicken thigh (boneless, skinless)
600 g
Batter
all-purpose flour
120 g
cornstarch
60 g
egg
1 piece
water
120 ml
Orange Sauce
orange juice (fresh)
180 ml
soy sauce
60 ml
rice vinegar
30 ml
granulated sugar
80 g
garlic (minced)
3 clove
ginger (minced)
15 g
red chili flakes
2 g
orange zest
5 g
cornstarch
15 g
Frying
vegetable oil
500 ml
Instructions
Prepare the chicken
Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
Make the batter
Mix flour, cornstarch, egg and water until smooth.
Coat the chicken
Toss chicken pieces in batter until evenly coated.
Fry the chicken
Heat oil to 175°C and fry chicken in batches until golden and cooked through.
Prepare the orange sauce
Combine orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, garlic, ginger, chili flakes and orange zest in a pan. Bring to a simmer.
Thicken the sauce
Mix cornstarch with a little water, then stir into the sauce until it thickens and becomes glossy.
Combine chicken and sauce
Add the fried chicken to the sauce and toss until each piece is evenly coated.
Serve
Serve immediately while hot, garnished with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Original recipe
Storage
Best enjoyed fresh. Reheating may soften the crispy coating.
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