Panda Express Orange Chicken Copycat Better Than Takeout

Ingredients

• 1 lb (454g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) rice wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) white pepper
• 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup (30g) cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) salt
• 1/2 cup (120ml) orange juice, fresh or from concentrate
• 1/4 cup (60ml) rice wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) water
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) grated orange zest
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) red pepper flakes (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) sesame oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 inch (1.25cm) ginger, minced
• Vegetable oil, for deep frying
• Sesame seeds (optional)
• Chopped green onions (optional)