Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken

Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken

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Calling all you Panda fans…or just Chinese food lovers! This Orange Chicken recipe is full of flavor and actually very easy to make. This is a copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken recipe but I actually think it tastes better. I love the fact that I know my chicken pieces are good cuts and yummy white meat. Enjoy this super yummy orange chicken recipe.

Orange Chicken

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Ingredients:

• 2lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken, Cut into bite sized pieces
• 1 Large Egg
•  ½ Cup Cornstarch Plus 1 tbsp, Divided
• ¼ Cup Fresh squeezed orange juice
• 3 tbsp Chicken broth
• 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
• 2 tsp Rice Vinegar
• 5 tsp Sugar
• 2 tbsp Sriracha Sauce
• 1 tbsp water
• Oil for frying

Directions:

1. In a Wok or pot, heat oil to 360 degrees (you want enough oil in the pot to cover the chicken).
2. In a small bowl, add egg and beat lightly. In a second small bowl add ½ cup of cornstarch.
3. Dip chicken into the beaten egg then into the cornstarch and fry until golden brown and cooked through. *Times will very depending on the size of chicken.
4. Remove chicken from oil and allow to drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
5. In a small pot combine orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar and sriracha. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium low. 
6. Combine 1 tbsp of cornstarch and 1 tbsp of water and add to orange sauce. Allow to simmer until sauce has thickened. About 2 minutes.
7. Combine orange sauce and chicken and coat well.
8. Serve over rice.