Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Create restaurant style orange chicken at home with this Panda Express inspired recipe. Crispy translucent glaze, and a bright orange zest finish come together in under 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknights!
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✦INGREDIENTS✦
☐ 1.5 Lbs Chicken thighs (1" chunks)
BATTER:
☐ 3 cups all purpose flour
☐ 1 cup corn starch
☐ 2 tsp kosher salt
☐ 1 tsp white pepper
☐ 1 egg
☐ 2 cups water
☐ 2 Tbsp oil
SAUCE:
☐ 2 Tbsp avocado oil
☐ 2 tsp sesame oil
☐ 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
☐ 1-2 tsp garlic chili sauce (depending on spice level)
☐ 3 minced garlic cloves
☐ 1 tsp minced fresh ginger
☐ 1/4 cup light brown sugar
☐ 1 Tbsp white sugar
☐ 1/4 cup orange juice
☐ 1 tsp orange zest
☐ 1/4 cup rice vinegar
☐ 1 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
☐ Tbsp dark soy sauce
☐ 1 tsp oyster sauce
☐ cornstarch slurry (2 Tbsp cornstarch, 1/4 cup water)
☐1 cup chicken broth
*Top with sesame seeds and green onions
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