Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken Recipe Sweet, Tangy & Irresistibly Crispy! If you love the iconic Panda Express Orange Chicken, try this easy copycat recipe at home. The magic lies in the signature sweet-tangy orange sauce made with citrusy orange juice, zest, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, and a hint of heat from red chili peppers. Crispy fried chicken tossed in this glossy sauce tastes just like the restaurant version — maybe even better!

🧡 Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 500 g boneless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)

• 1 egg

• ½ cup cornstarch

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• Oil for deep frying

For the Orange Sauce

• 1 cup orange juice (fresh is best)

• 1 tbsp orange zest

• 3 tbsp soy sauce

• ½ cup brown sugar

• 2 tbsp rice vinegar (or white vinegar)

• 2 garlic cloves (minced)

• 1 tsp grated ginger

• 1–2 dried red chilies (crushed or chopped)

• 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)

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🔥 How to Make Panda Express Orange Chicken

1. Make the Batter

• In a bowl, mix egg, salt, pepper.

• Add chicken pieces and coat well.

• Mix cornstarch + flour in another bowl.

• Coat each chicken piece with the dry mixture.

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2. Fry Until Crispy

• Heat oil in a pan.

• Fry chicken pieces in batches until golden and crispy.

• Remove and drain on a paper towel.

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3. Prepare the Orange Sauce

• In a saucepan, add:

  • Orange juice

  • Orange zest

  • Brown sugar

  • Soy sauce

  • Vinegar

  • Garlic

  • Ginger

  • Red chili

• Bring to a boil, then simmer for 3–4 minutes.

• Add the cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.

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4. Toss the Chicken

• Add fried chicken to the sauce.

• Toss until every piece is coated beautifully.

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5. Serve Hot

• Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped spring onions.

• Enjoy with steamed rice or noodles.

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🍊 Why This Recipe Works

✔ Authentic sweet & tangy Panda Express flavor
✔ Crispy chicken even after saucing
✔ Easy ingredients
✔ Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep

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