7 Best Copycat Recipes To Try ASAP

Copycat Recipe: Panda Express Orange Chicken

Ingredients:

For The Chicken:

• 2 lbs of skinless, boneless chicken thighs (cut into 1in. piece)
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 pinch black pepper
• 2 tbsp oil divided, plus a bit more for frying
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup flour

For The Sauce:

• 1 tbsp corn starch
• 2 tbsp rice wine
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 10 tbsp sugar
• 10 tbsp white vinegar
• zest of 1 orange

To Finish:

• 1 1/2 tbsp minced ginger root
• 2 tsp garlic minced
• 1/2 tsp crushed red chili pepper

Directions:

1. Combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch, rice wine, water, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, white vinegar, and orange zest to make the sauce.
2. Add the egg, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon oil into a bowl and whisk together to coat the chicken.
3. Add a half cup of corn starch and flour in a separate bowl and mix well.
4. In a larger wok or frying pan, heat the oil.
5. Dip the chicken pieces in the egg mixture, then coat in the flour mix.
6. Fry the chicken for around 4 minutes or until golden and crispy.
7. Move to a cooling rack and repeat with the remaining chicken.
8. When the chicken is done, drain most of the oil from the pan, leaving a tablespoon’s worth.
9. Add the garlic, ginger, crushed red peppers, and cook for a few seconds.
10. Add in the orange sauce and bring to a boil.
11. Turn off the heat, add cooked chicken and stir until well mixed.

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