ORIGINAL ORANGE CHICKEN BY PANDA EXPRESS RECIPE
This
recipe is delicious! I love this dish so much!
Serving : 8
INGREDIENTS
CHICKEN
·
2
lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
(905 g)
·
1
tablespoon salt
·
1
teaspoon white pepper
·
1
cup cornstarch (125 g)
·
3
cups flour (375 g)
·
1
egg
·
1
½ cups water (360 mL)
·
2
tablespoons oil
·
6
cups oil, for frying (1 ½ L)
ORANGE SAUCE
·
1
tablespoon oil
·
¼
teaspoon chili flake
·
1
tablespoon garlic, minced
·
½
teaspoon ginger, minced
·
¼
cup sugar (50 g)
·
¼
cup brown sugar (55 g)
·
¼
cup orange juice (60 mL)
·
¼
cup white distilled vinegar (60 mL)
·
2
tablespoons soy sauce
·
2
tablespoons water
·
2
tablespoons cornstarch
·
1
teaspoon sesame oil
INSTRUCTION
1.
On
a cutting board, cut chicken into 1x1-inch (2x2-cm) cubes and set aside.
2. In
a medium mixing bowl, combine salt, white pepper, cornstarch, and flour. Whisk
to combine.
3.
Add
the egg, water, and oil until it reaches the consistency of pancake batter.
4.
Add
the chicken to the batter and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
5.
Heat
oil in a wok or heavy bottom pan to 350˚F (180˚C).
6.
Gently
add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes until lightly golden brown.
7.
Remove
the chicken from the pan and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
8.
Set
a heavy bottomed pot over medium- high heat and add the oil.
9. Once
the oil begins to shimmer, add the red pepper flakes, ginger, and garlic, and
cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
10.Add
the sugar and brown sugar, and stir to combine.
11.Add
in the orange juice and allow the sugars to begin to dissolve in the liquid,
stirring occasionally.
12.Add
in the vinegar and soy sauce, and stir to combine.
13.Add
the cornstarch and water together and whisk to combine. Add to the pan and
stir.
14.Continue
to cook the sauce until maple syrup consistency is achieved.
15.Add
in the fried chicken and stir until completely coated in the sauce.
16.Top
with sesame oil.
17.Enjoy!
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