Gluten-Free Panda Express Orange Chicken

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Step 1

* Start by making the batter for the chicken. In a large bowl, add the flour, egg, garlic salt, salt, pepper, and water and mix using a whisk until smooth.

Step 2

* Place the chopped chicken thighs in a separate bowl and sprinkle on the cornstarch. Toss together, so the chicken is coated in the cornflour.

Step 3

* Add the chicken to the batter, and mix so the chicken is coated in the batter.

Step 4

* Add the oil to a wok or large frying pan and heat over medium-high heat until hot.

Step 5

* While the oil is heating, make the orange sauce. In a medium bowl, mix the orange juice and zest, sugar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar.

Step 6

* When the oil is hot, add the chicken and cook.

Step 7

* Air Fryer option if you have one. Add your chicken to the air fryer basket, spray with olive oil. Set the air fryer to 390 degrees F for 25 minutes. After 10 minutes, flip the chicken and air fry for another 10-15 minutes. Check to make sure the chicken is cooked.

Step 8

* Add the orange sauce to a pan, bring to the boil and simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened. If you want to thicken further, then slowly pour in the cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornflour/cornstarch mixed with 3 tbsp cold water.

Step 9

* Add the chicken and carefully toss together until the chicken is coated in the sauce.

Step 10

* Serve the chicken with steamed rice.

Step 11

* Enjoy!