Panda Express Orange Chicken Copycat - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Chicken
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken, chopped into pieces
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
white pepper
oil (for frying)
1/2 cup cornstarch, plus
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup flour
1 tablespoon gingerroot, minced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 dash hot red chili pepper, crushed
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon rice wine
1/4 cup water
1/2 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Orange Sauce for Stir Fry
2 teaspoons orange zest, minced
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons chicken stock
1 tablespoon light soy sauce

Preparation

For Sauce: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
Chicken: Cut chicken pieces in 2-inch squares and place in large bowl. Stir in egg, salt, pepper and 1 TB oil and mix well. Stir cornstarch and flour together.
Add chicken pieces, stirring to coat.
Heat oil for deep-frying in wok or deep-fryer to 375\u00b0F Add chicken pieces, a small batch at a time, and fry 3 to 4 minutes or until golden and crisp.
(Do not overcook chicken or chicken will be tough). Remove chicken from oil with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
Clean wok and heat 15 seconds over high heat. Add 1 TB oil. Add ginger and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant. Add and stir-fry crushed chiles and green onions. Add rice wine and stir 3 seconds. Add Orange Sauce and bring to boil. Add cooked chicken, stirring until well mixed. Stir water into remaining 1 TB cornstarch until smooth. Add to chicken and heat until sauce is thick. Stir in 1 ts sesame oil. Serve at once.