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Panda Express Orange Chicken
A Panda Express Copycat Recipe
Panda Express
Panda Express is a fast food restaurant chain that serves American Chinese cuisine. Founded in California in 1983, Panda Express has grown from one family-owned restaurant to over 2,200 locations all over the world and is now the largest Asian food restaurant chain in the United States.
Panda Express restaurants were traditionally located in shopping mall food courts, but the chain now operates stand-alone restaurants, as well as locations in universities, casinos, airports, military bases, amusement parks and other venues.
Orange Chicken, Panda Express’ most popular entree was developed in 1987 inspired by the flavors of Hunan Province of China. Since 2016 they have served more than 80 million pounds of Orange Chicken.
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Panda Express Orange Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless Chicken Pieces skinned
- 1 Egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- White Pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
- 1/2 cup Cornstarch + 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1/4 cup Flour
- 1 tablespoon minced Ginger Root
- 1 teaspoon minced Garlic
- 1 dash crushed Hot Red Chilies
- 1/4 cup chopped Green Onions
- 1 tablespoon Rice Wine
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
- Orange Chicken Sauce Recipe below
Instructions
- Prepare Orange Chicken Sauce using the recipe below. Set aside.
- Cut chicken pieces into 2-inch squares and place in large bowl.
- In another bowl, add egg, salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon oil. Mix well.
- Stir cornstarch and flour. Mix well.
- Add chicken pieces to egg mixture. Stir to coat. Using a slotted spoon and shaking off the excess egg, move the chicken pieces to the flour mixture. Toss or stir to coat.
- Heat oil for deep-frying in wok, large skillet or deep-fryer to 375°F.
- Add chicken pieces, a few at a time, shaking off the excess flour. Fry 3 to 4 minutes or until golden and crisp. Do not overcook or chicken will be tough.
- Remove chicken from oil with slotted spoon. Drain on paper towels. Set aside.
- Clean wok or skillet.
- Place over high heat and and heat 15 seconds.
- Carefully add 1 tablespoon oil.
- Add ginger and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.
- Add and stir-fry crushed chilies and green onions.
- Add rice wine and stir 3 seconds.
- Add Orange Chicken Sauce. Bring to boil.
- Add cooked chicken, stirring until well-mixed.
- Stir water into remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch until smooth.
- Add to chicken. Heat until sauce is thickened.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon oil and sesame oil. Mix well.
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Orange Chicken Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Water
- 5 tablespoons Sugar
- 5 tablespoons White Vinegar
- The Zest of 1 Orange
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix well.
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October 6, 2020 @ 3:07 pm
You never told us to coat the chicken after the egg mixture.
October 10, 2020 @ 11:24 am
No, we didn’t. We have corrected the recipe now. Thank you, Red.
January 8, 2021 @ 12:55 pm
gonna try this tonight. Will give my review later! Hopefully it’s good and the directions are accurate.
March 3, 2021 @ 6:10 pm
Am going to try the Panda Express Orange Chicken recipe. I love restaurant copycat recipes. Look forward to your recipes.
Thanks, Royce Kritzberger