PANDA EXPRESS INSPIRED & ORANGE CHICKEN

Ingredients for Chicken

• 250–300 gms chicken, thighs or breast, sliced or cubed
• ½ tsp pepper
• Chilli flakes (optional)
• ½ tsp salt
• 1–2 tbsp orange juice
• 100 gms cornstarch
• 2 eggs, beaten

Instructions

1. Marinate the chicken with salt, pepper and orange juice. Cover and keep aside for at least 30 minutes.
2. Mix together the egg and cornstarch to make a smooth batter.
3. Add the chicken and coat it evenly.

4. Heat oil for deep frying.
5. Add the chicken (do not overcrowd).

6. Fry in batches for 4–5 minutes only.
7. Remove and let it cool.
8. Double fry all the chicken until golden and crispy.

Ingredients for Orange Sauce

• Oil
• 1 tsp ginger, chopped
• 1 tbsp garlic, chopped
• Red pepper flakes
• ¼ cup orange juice
• 3½ tbsp soya sauce
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp honey (optional)
• 1 tsp orange zest
• 3 tbsp vinegar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch (to make a slurry)
• Scallion and sesame seeds for garnish
• Sesame oil
• Rice wine

Instructions

9. Heat oil in a pan.
10. Add ginger, garlic and chilli flakes.
11. Add sugar and brown sugar.

12. Stir the mixture.
13. Add soya sauce.
14. Add orange zest.
15. Add vinegar.
16. Add the cornstarch slurry.

17. Continue mixing for around 2 minutes.
18. Turn off the heat when you get the desired consistency.
19. Add the chicken and coat it well.

20. And you are done. Your Orange Chicken is ready to be served.

Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds and serve with fried rice.

SPICE LEVEL: 🌶