Panda Express Orange Chicken Copycat Food

PANDA EXPRESS ORANGE CHICKEN

Steps:

• To make the sauce combine the 1 tablespoon cornstarch, rice wine, water, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, white vinegar and orange zest.
• To coat the chicken add the egg, salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon oil into a bowl and whisk together in a large bowl.
• In a separate bowl, add 1/2 cup corn starch and flour and mix well.
• In a large frying pan or a wok, heat oil in a wok 375 degrees.
• Dip chicken pieces in the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture.
• Fry the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden and crisp.
• Transfer to a cooling rack and repeat with remaining chicken.
• When you are done with the chicken, drain most of the oil from the pan (leave about a tablespoon).
• Add the ginger, garlic and crushed red peppers, cooking for about 10 seconds.
• Add the orange sauce and bring to boil.
• Turn off the heat, and add cooked chicken and stir until well mixed.

ORIGINAL ORANGE CHICKEN BY PANDA EXPRESS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• On a cutting board, cut chicken into 1x1-inch (2x2-cm) cubes and set aside.
• In a medium mixing bowl, combine salt, white pepper, cornstarch, and flour. Whisk to combine.
• Add the egg, water, and oil until it reaches the consistency of pancake batter.
• Add the chicken to the batter and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
• Heat oil in a wok or heavy bottom pan to 350˚F (180˚C).
• Gently add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes until lightly golden brown.
• Remove the chicken from the pan and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
• Set a heavy bottomed pot over medium- high heat and add the oil.
• Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the red pepper flakes, ginger, and garlic, and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
• Add the sugar and brown sugar, and stir to combine.
• Add in the orange juice and allow the sugars to begin to dissolve in the liquid, stirring occasionally.
• Add in the vinegar and soy sauce, and stir to combine.
• Add the cornstarch and water together and whisk to combine. Add to the pan and stir.
• Continue to cook the sauce until maple syrup consistency is achieved.
• Add in the fried chicken and stir until completely coated in the sauce.
• Top with sesame oil.
• Enjoy!

PANDA EXPRESS ORANGE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken pieces in a large bowl, set aside.
• In a medium bowl, stir egg, salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon oil and mix well, set aside.
• In a medium bowl, stir together 1/2 cup of the cornstarch and the flour.
• Heat oil for deep-frying in wok or deep-fryer to 375 degrees.
• Dip chicken pieces into egg mixture, then into the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
• Add chicken to wok in small batches and fry for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown.
• (Do not overcook chicken).
• Remove chicken from oil with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels; set aside.
• FOR THE SAUCE:.
• In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, orange juice, brown sugar and orange zest. Set aside.
• Clean wok and heat 15 seconds over high heat.
• Add 1 tablespoon oil, the gingerroot, garlic, crushed red chili pepper flakes and green onions and stir-fry for just a few seconds until fragrant.
• Now, add the rice wine and the soy sauce mixture you set aside above.
• Add cooked chicken, stirring until well mixed.
• In a small bowl, stir together the water and cornstarch, then add it to the wok and stir until sauce has thickened. Add sesame oil if desired.
• Serve over jasmine rice.

HOW TO MAKE ORANGE CHICKEN (PANDA EXPRESS COPYCAT RECIPE)

Steps:

• Combine cornstarch salt, and pepper. Dip chicken in beaten eggs and shake in cornstarch mixture to coat.
• Deep fry chicken in batches at 375 degrees in a deep fryer (or use a wok) until completely cooked. Remove chicken pieces from pan or fryer and allow to drain on paper towels.
• Meanwhile, in a large saucepan combine 1 cup water, lemon juice, orange juice, rice vinegar, and soy sauce. Whisk ingredients together over medium heat for a few minutes. Stir in brown sugar, orange zest, ginger garlic, and onion. Bring to a boil.
• Combine 3 tablespoons of cornstarch with 1/4 cup of water and mix thoroughly. Slowly stir cornstarch mixture into sauce until it thickens.
• Place fried chicken in a large bowl and pour sauce over the top. Fold the sauce into the chicken or toss gently to coat. If desired add red pepper flakes and garnish with green onions.

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PANDA EXPRESS MANDARIN CHICKEN COPYCAT

Steps:

• 1. Combine sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, oil, garlic, and ginger in a small saucepan. Combine water with arrowroot in a small bowl and stir until arrowroot is dissolved. Add to saucepan and turn heat to high. Stir often while bringing mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 4 to 6 minutes or until sauce is thick.
• 2. Preheat your grill on high for the chicken.
• 3. When the grill is hot, rub each chicken piece with oil and cook the chicken for 4 to 6 minutes per side or until completely cooked. Chicken should have browned in spots.
• 4. When chicken is done, chop it into bite-size pieces. Pour the chicken pieces into a large frying pan over medium heat. Heat until chicken sizzles then reduce heat and cover chicken until ready to serve. Spoon chicken into a medium bowl, then pour all the sauce over the chicken and stir until well coated.