How to Make Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians; chicken thighs are more affordable than breasts.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener; brown sugar is often cheaper and adds a different flavor.

Slice the boneless skinless chicken thighs.

In a bowl, combine flour, corn starch, salt, pepper, 1 egg, sparkling water, and sesame oil to make the batter.

Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350°F.

Working in batches, coat the chicken in the batter and fry until golden brown.

In a separate pan, heat oil and add chili flakes, garlic, and ginger.

Add white sugar, brown sugar, orange juice, rice vinegar, and soy sauce to the pan and heat until combined.

In a bowl, make a cornstarch slurry by combining equal parts cornstarch and water and stir until smooth.

Add the fried chicken to the sauce and stir to coat.

Cooking Techniques

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