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orange flavored chicken (panda express copy cat)

(3 ratings)
MissHopie87 avatar
Recipe by
Hope Vaillancourt
@MissHopie87
Las Vegas, NV

This orange chicken is a recipe featured in "America's Most Wanted Recipes" and is a copy cat recipe for Panda Express' Orange Chicken. Orange Chicken is a dish from the Hunan Province in South Central China.It is prepared with crispy boneless chicken bites tossed in a wok with a sweet, spicy and tangy orange sauce. Don't forget to steam some rice with this one! Enjoy!

(3 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For orange flavored chicken (panda express copy cat)

  • 1 lb
    chicken breast, boneless & skinless
  • 1
    egg white
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    sugar
  • ORANGE SAUCE
  • 1 c
    water
  • 1/2 c
    ketchup
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp
    soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 1 tsp
    cornstarch
  • 2 tsp
    sesame oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • 1 Tbsp
    orange zest, grated
  • 2 Tbsp
    green onion, chopped
  • 4 c
    vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1 c
    cornstarch

How To Make orange flavored chicken (panda express copy cat)

  • 1
    Cut the chicken breast into 1/2 inch cubes; set aside.
  • 2
    Combine the egg white, salt, and sugar in a bowl and stir vigorously until the ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Add the chicken cubes to the egg white mixture and stir to coat well.
  • 3
    To make the orange sauce, combine the water, ketchup, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoons cornstarch, and sesame oil; stir and set aside. Place a pot over high heat. When the pot is hot, add the 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and heat. Add the orange zest and green onions and cook, stirring, for about 20 seconds, taking care not to burn the orange zest.
  • 4
    Pour the combined sauce ingredients into the pot and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce has thickened, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • 5
    Preheat the 4 cups oil to 350°F in a wok or deep-fryer.
  • 6
    Meanwhile, put the coated chicken in a resealable plastic bag containing the 1 cup cornstarch. Shake the chicken well for about 20 seconds, until the chicken is covered with the cornstarch. Shake off all the excess cornstarch and deep-fry the chicken in the hot oil until golden brown, about 2 1/2 minutes. Remove the chicken from the oil with a slotted spoon, drain well on paper towels, and set aside. Add the fried chicken to the pot with the hot orange sauce, stir for about 30 seconds, then serve immediately.
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