Panda Express Orange Chicken Copycat Food

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.

PANDA EXPRESS ORANGE CHICKEN COPYCAT

Steps:

• For Sauce: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
• Chicken: Cut chicken pieces in 2-inch squares and place in large bowl. Stir in egg, salt, pepper and 1 TB oil and mix well. Stir cornstarch and flour together.
• Add chicken pieces, stirring to coat.
• Heat oil for deep-frying in wok or deep-fryer to 375°F Add chicken pieces, a small batch at a time, and fry 3 to 4 minutes or until golden and crisp.
• (Do not overcook chicken or chicken will be tough). Remove chicken from oil with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
• Clean wok and heat 15 seconds over high heat. Add 1 TB oil. Add ginger and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant. Add and stir-fry crushed chiles and green onions. Add rice wine and stir 3 seconds. Add Orange Sauce and bring to boil. Add cooked chicken, stirring until well mixed. Stir water into remaining 1 TB cornstarch until smooth. Add to chicken and heat until sauce is thick. Stir in 1 ts sesame oil. Serve at once.

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.

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!