Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken | Faxo

Ingredients

• Sauce:
• 1 T. corn starch
• 2 T. rice wine
• 1/4 c. water
• 1 t. sesame oil
• 3 T. low-sodium soy sauce
• 10 T. sugar
• 10 T. white vinegar
• orange zest, from 1 large orange
• Chicken:
• 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/2 t. kosher salt
• 1 t. black pepper
• 2 T. vegetable oil, divided, plus more for frying
• 1/2 c. corn starch
• 1/4 c. flour
• Finish:
• 1 1/2 T. ginger, freshly minced
• 2 cloves garlic, freshly minced
• 1/2 t. crushed red pepper flakes
• favorite rice for serving, if desired