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Hot Orange Chicken (Panda Express Copycat)

Hot Orange Chicken (Panda Express Copycat): A Fiery Feast Made Easy
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Craving a delicious blend of spicy and sweet flavors? This Hot Orange Chicken (Panda Express Copycat) is a perfect solution! Crispy pieces of chicken enveloped in a zesty orange sauce infused with chili heat make for an irresistible meal. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a gathering with friends, this easy-to-follow recipe results in bold flavors that will impress everyone at the table. With minimal ingredients and preparation time, you can enjoy homemade takeout that rivals your favorite restaurant dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp oil, for egg wash
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp white pepper
  • Oil, for frying
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 orange, zest of
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 4 tbsp rice apple vinegar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch, for sauce
  • 1 tbsp green onions, sliced (plus more for garnish)
  • 2 tbsp oil, for stir-frying
  • ½ cup dried whole red chili peppers
  • 6 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil, for stir-frying
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, grated (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, salt, and white pepper. In another bowl, whisk eggs with 2 tablespoons of oil for the egg wash.
  2. Coat chicken pieces first in the egg wash, then in the flour mixture.
  3. Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry coated chicken until golden brown (5–7 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
  4. In a saucepan, combine orange juice, zest, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Simmer until thickened.
  5. Toss fried chicken in the orange sauce along with green onions and chili peppers. Cook briefly to heat through.
  6. Serve hot over rice or noodles and garnish with sliced green onions.

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