Orange Chicken (Inspired By Panda Express)

This sweet and tangy orange chicken is a delicious homemade version of the classic take-out dish. Serve it up with some steamed rice and veggies for a complete meal.

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine the egg, white pepper and salt in a mixing bowl. Add the cubed chicken breast, make sure it’s coated with the egg mixture.

2. 2

   In another bowl, combine corn starch and flour. Add the coated chicken to the flour mixture. Stir to coat.

3. 3

   Working in batches, fry the coated chicken until golden and done. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

4. 4

   In a large pan or wok, add oil, garlic, ginger and red chili flakes. Stir fry until fragrant.

5. 5

   Add rice wine and stir for a few seconds. Proceed to add all of the other sauce ingredients, including soy sauce, vinegar, water, sugar and orange zest.

6. 6

   Add the fried chicken. Stir to coat in sauce. Thicken the sauce with the cornstarch slurry.

7. 7

   Garnish with chopped scallions and serve with rice.

8. 8

   Enjoy!

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