Panda Express Orange Chicken Recipe (Copycat)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
• salt and pepper
• 3/4 cup cornstarch
• 2 large eggs (beaten)
• 1 cup vegetable oil (or other frying oil)
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (from 2 to 3 oranges)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup distilled white vinegar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Sriracha (more or less to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon dried ground ginger (or 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger)
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons cold water
• 1 green onion (sliced thin)
• sesame seeds