Panda Express Orange Chicken Recipe

Place chicken pieces in a large bowl, set aside

In a medium bowl, stir egg, salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon oil and mix well, set aside

In a medium bowl, stir together 1/2 cup of the cornstarch and the flour

Heat oil for deep-frying in wok or deep-fryer to 375 degrees

Dip chicken pieces into egg mixture, then into the flour mixture, shaking off any excess

Add chicken to wok in small batches and fry for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown

Remove chicken from oil with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels; set aside

In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, orange juice, brown sugar and orange zest. Set aside

Clean wok and heat 15 seconds over high heat

Add 1 tablespoon oil, the gingerroot, garlic, crushed red chili pepper flakes and green onions and stir-fry for just a few seconds until fragrant

Now, add the rice wine and the soy sauce mixture you set aside above

Add cooked chicken, stirring until well mixed

In a small bowl, stir together the water and cornstarch, then add it to the wok and stir until sauce has thickened. Add sesame oil if desired

Serve over jasmine rice