Print

Panda Express Orange Chicken Recipe: Easy, Homemade Delight

Panda Express Orange Chicken Recipe

This Panda Express Orange Chicken recipe brings the beloved takeout favorite to your home kitchen with easy-to-follow instructions.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper.
  2. Dredge chicken pieces in the mixture and set aside.
  3. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  4. Fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. In another saucepan, combine sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, orange zest, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Bring to a boil.
  6. Add fried chicken to the sauce and toss until coated.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce and ginger for 30 minutes before cooking.

Nutrition

Keywords: Panda Express, Orange Chicken, homemade, easy recipe