Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken

Crispy, Sticky, Better-Than-Takeout Orange Chicken

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Sweet, sticky, crispy — this Orange Chicken tastes exactly like Panda Express, but fresher and more flavorful. The crispy coating paired with glossy citrus glaze makes this a family-favorite dinner.


🛒 Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • ½ cup flour
  • Salt & pepper

Orange Sauce

  • 1 cup orange juice
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch slurry
  • Garlic, ginger, chili flakes

🍳 Instructions

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  1. Coat chicken in egg + flour/cornstarch.
  2. Fry until crispy.
  3. Simmer sauce ingredients in pan.
  4. Add slurry to thicken.
  5. Toss chicken in glaze.

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