Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp grated orange zest
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• Vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

1. 1

   Toss chicken in a mix of cornstarch and flour, then dip in beaten egg and coat again.

2. 2

   Fry in 350°F oil in batches for 4-5 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on a rack.

3. 3

   In a pan, combine orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, zest, garlic, ginger, and pepper flakes. Simmer until thickened into a glaze.

4. 4

   Toss the fried chicken in the glaze until every piece is coated. Serve over steamed rice.