Panda Express Orange Chicken Copycat My GoTo Fakeaway

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup (30g) cornstarch
• 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) salt
• 1/4 tsp (1.25ml) black pepper
• Vegetable oil, for frying (approx. 4 cups/950ml)
• 1 tbsp (15ml) soy sauce
• 1 tbsp (15ml) Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
• 1 tsp (5ml) grated ginger
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp (1.25ml) white pepper
• 1/2 cup (120ml) fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup (60ml) rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp (30ml) soy sauce
• 1 tbsp (15ml) cornstarch
• 1 tbsp (15ml) water
• 1 tbsp (15ml) orange zest
• 1 tsp (5ml) sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
• Sesame seeds (optional)
• Chopped green onions (optional)