Panda Express Orange Chicken

Step 1

Place chicken pieces in a large bowl, set aside.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 5

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

Step 6

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

Step 7

(Do not overcook chicken).

Step 8

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

Step 9

FOR THE SAUCE:.

Step 10

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

Step 11

Clean wok and heat 15 seconds over high heat.

Step 12

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.

Step 13

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

Step 14

Add cooked chicken, stirring until well mixed.

Step 15

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.

Step 16

Serve over jasmine rice.