# Orange Chicken

A flavorful and tangy orange chicken recipe, comparing a homemade TikTok version to Panda Express.

- Cuisine: Chinese
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 package chicken thighs
- 1 egg white
- soy sauce
- sesame oil
- salt
- cracked pepper
- sugar
- vinegar
- 2 oranges
- cornstarch
- water
- garlic
- ginger
- flour
- egg wash
- panko breadcrumbs
- sesame seeds
- green onions

## Instructions

1. Cube the chicken thighs.
2. Place the cubed chicken into a bowl.
3. Add an egg white to the chicken to marinate.
4. Add soy sauce to the chicken.
5. Add sesame oil to the chicken.
6. Season with salt.
7. Add fresh cracked pepper.
8. Mix the chicken and seasonings thoroughly.
9. Let the chicken marinate.
10. For the sauce, add sugar to a pan.
11. Add vinegar to the sugar.
12. Add soy sauce to the pan.
13. Zest two oranges directly into the pan.
14. Juice two oranges.
15. Pour the orange juice into the sauce mixture.
16. Prepare a cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch and water.
17. Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce as it starts to boil.
18. Grate garlic into the sauce.
19. Grate ginger into the sauce.
20. Whisk the sauce and let it reduce down until nice and thick.
21. Dredge the marinated chicken pieces in flour to coat.
22. Dip the floured chicken into an egg wash.
23. Coat the chicken with panko breadcrumbs.
24. Air fry the coated chicken until golden brown and crispy.
25. Toss the air-fried chicken into the prepared orange chicken sauce.
26. Ensure all chicken pieces are nicely coated with the sauce.
27. Serve the orange chicken over a hot bowl of rice.
28. Garnish with sesame seeds.
29. Garnish with green onions.

## Equipment

- knife
- cutting board
- bowl
- frying pan
- orange zester
- citrus juicer
- whisk
- air fryer
- slotted spoon

## Tips

- Marinating the chicken with an egg white is an interesting technique for tenderness.
- Using an egg wash and panko before air frying helps achieve a golden brown and crispy texture without deep frying.
- The sauce is balanced despite the amount of vinegar, resulting in a delicious and healthier option.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DN5584gkUPB/?igsh=YW1naTR2ZHowcG1t
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/03faeb33-6f63-43fe-b2d2-991f60f1b9d4
- Extracted: 2025-10-25

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