Panda Express copycat Orange Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil, for frying
• Orange Sauce:
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger, minced
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• Zest of 1 orange
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 s water