Low-FODMAP 'Copycat' Panda Express Orange Chicken; Gluten-free, Dairy-free

Name: Low-FODMAP 'Copycat' Panda Express Orange Chicken; Gluten-free, Dairy-free
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (about 1.5 lbs); chopped into bite size pieces; 1 tsp salt; Pepper to taste; 2 large eggs; 1 cup cornstarch or potato starch; Canola or other preferred oil for frying; Chives or scallion tips, optional for garnish; 1 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 2 tbsp cornstarch or potato starch; 1/4 cup water; 1/2 cup vinegar; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 6 tbsp light corn syrup; 1 tsp crushed red pepper; 2 tbsp orange zest (about 1 medium orange); 1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice (from the same orange); 4 tbsp brown sugar; 1/2 tsp sesame oil