BEST Orange Chicken (Panda Express Copycat)

Name: BEST Orange Chicken (Panda Express Copycat)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken breasts (cubed or chicken thighs); 1.5 cups cornstarch; 2 large eggs; 1 cup sunflower oil; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1/3 cup rice vinegar; 1 tbsp orange zest; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 2 whole green onions (sliced); 1/4 cup brown sugar; 4 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp ginger (fresh grated); 1 tsp sriracha sauce; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 1/2 cup water; 1 tsp sesame seeds; 1 whole green onion (sliced)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:30min

This Orange Chicken Panda Express copycat recipe is absolutely delicous with crispy chunks of crispy chicken on a zesty homemade orange sauce. This budget friendly dinner recipe is easy to make and freezes great for leftovers.

Updated at: Thu, 12 Feb 2026 01:57:29 GMT