Panda Express Orange Chicken

Ingredients:
2 pounds boneless chicken pieces, skinned
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
White pepper
Oil (for frying)
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup flour
1 tablespoon minced ginger root
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Dash crushed hot red chiles
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon rice wine
Orange Chicken Sauce (recipe below)
1/4 cup water
1/2 to 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Procedures:
Cut chicken pieces into 2-inch squares and place in large bowl. Stir in egg, salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon 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 degrees. Add chicken pieces, small batch at time, and fry 3 to 4 minutes or until golden and crisp. (Do not overcook 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 tablespoon 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 tablespoon cornstarch until smooth.

Add to chicken and heat until sauce is thickened. Stir in 1 tablespoon oil and sesame oil.

Serve at once.

Makes 6 servings.

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Orange Chicken Sauce:

2 teaspoons minced orange zest
1/4 cup juice from 1 large orange
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons chicken stock
1 tablespoon light soy sauce

Combine all ingredients in small bowl and set aside.

Source: LA Times

Panda Express Sweet Fire Chicken

Ingredients:
1/2 lb Frozen Chicken Nugget pieces
1/3 cup Diced Red Bell Peppers (1/2" x 1/2")
1/3 cup Diced Onions (1/2" x 1/2")
1 cup Pineapple Chunks
1 Tbsp Cooking Oil
1/3 cup Thai Sweet Chili Sauce

Procedures:
Bake chicken nuggets according to package instructions.

Heat clean cooking pan and add 1 tbsp. of cooking oil.

Add red bell peppers, onions, and pineapple chunks into the pan. Cook for about 2 minutes.

Stir in sweet chili sauce and bring to a boil. Add chicken nugget pieces into pan.

Mix until all ingredients are well covered.

Serves: 2-3

Panda Express's Orange Flavored Chicken

Ingredients
1 lb. chicken breast meat
1 egg white
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
4 cups vegetable oil to be used for frying
1 cup cornstarch

Orange Sauce
1 cup water
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup sugar
1/8 cup vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
4 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
2 tablespoons chopped scallion

Procedure:
1. Cut chicken breast into 1/2-inch cubes, set aside.

2. To make marinade - combine egg white, salt and sugar in a bowl and stir vigorously until ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Add chicken cubes to marinade and stir to coat well.

3. To make orange sauce - combine water, ketchup, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, 4 teaspoons cornstarch and sesame oil; stir and set aside. Place a pot over high heat. When pot is hot, add the 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and heat. Add orange peel and scallion and stir for about 20 seconds, taking care not to burn the orange
peel.

4. Pour combined sauce ingredients into the pot and cook, stirring frequently, until sauce has thickened, about 12-15 minutes.

5. Preheat 4 cups oil to 350-375°F. Meanwhile, put marinated chicken in the plastic baggie containing the cornstarch. Shake chicken well for about 20 seconds or until chicken is covered with cornstarch. Shake off all excess cornstarch and fry chicken in hot oil until golden brown, approximately 2 1/2 minutes. Remove chicken from oil with a slotted spoon, drain well and set aside. Add fried chicken to pot with heated orange sauce, stir for about 30 seconds, then serve immediately.

6. Serve with steamed rice.

Serves 4