Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 t. salt
• pinch black pepper
• 2 T. canola oil divided, plus more for frying
• 1/2 c. corn starch
• 1/4 c. flour
• 1 T. corn starch
• 2 T. rice wine
• 2 T. water
• 1/4 c. orange juice
• 1 t. sesame oil
• 1/4 c. soy sauce
• 4 T. white sugar
• 4 T. brown sugar
• 8 T. white vinegar
• zest from 1 orange
• 1 T. ginger root, minced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 t. red pepper flakes
• cooked rice, for serving