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Make Panda Express Hot Orange Chicken At Home – Quick & Delicious

Hot orange chicken Panda Express homemade recipe in a bowl.

Crispy, sweet, and spicy hot orange chicken Panda Express copycat recipe you can make at home in under an hour.

 

Ingredients

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To Make Chicken

  • 2 lbs chicken boneless skinless breasts or thighs, cut into 12” inch pieces

  • 1 cup cornstarch

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 eggs

  • 2 tablespoons oil canola or vegetable

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1/2 tsp white pepper

  • oil for frying

To Make Orange Sauce

  • 1 cup orange juice

  • 1 orange, zest of

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 4 tablespoons rice wine vinegar

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar

  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

  • 1 tablespoon green onions, sliced plus extra for garnish

To Stir-Fry

  • 2 tablespoons oil canola or vegetable

  • 1/2 cup dried whole red chili peppers

  • 6 teaspoons red pepper flakes

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • optional: 1 tablespoon ginger, grated

Instructions

  • Whisk orange sauce ingredients in a bowl; set aside.

  • Mix cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper in one bowl. Beat eggs with oil in another.

  • Coat chicken in egg wash, then flour mixture.

  • Heat oil to 375°F. Fry chicken in batches 3 minutes until golden. Drain on a rack.

  • Heat oil in wok, add chilies and red pepper flakes. Stir 15 sec.

  • Add garlic (and ginger). Stir 15 sec.

  • Pour in orange sauce. Simmer until thickened.

  • Toss fried chicken in sauce. Serve hot with rice.

Notes

  • Bake or air-fry for a lighter version.

  • Adjust chili flakes for spice preference.

  • Store chicken and sauce separately for best leftovers.

  • Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods.

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