Delicious Easy Orange Chicken Inspired by Panda Express…

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 egg, beaten
• ½ cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
• ½ cup (60 g) cornstarch
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• Vegetable oil for frying
• Zest of 1 large orange
• ½ cup (120 ml) fresh orange juice
• ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
• ¼ cup (60 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil