Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken

Name: Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1 egg; 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons peanut orcanola oil, divided,plus more for frying; 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut in 1 inch pieces; 1 cup peanut oil or canola oil; 1 tablespoon sesame oil, divided; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 2 teaspoons minced ginger; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup fresh orange juice (from 2 oranges), plus 1 teaspoon zest; 1/4 cup white vinegar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 3 tablespoons cold water; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 teaspoon orange zest; 3 cups hot cooked rice, or as needed; sliced green onions for garnish; sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:20min

Make Panda Express orange chicken with its citrusy sweet and tangy flavor at home with this easy copycat recipe. It's all in the sauce which features orange juice, orange zest, brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, and red chili peppers.

Updated at: Sun, 03 Aug 2025 00:35:01 GMT