Panda Express Orange Chicken (Leaked Recipe)

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Prepare the first sauce using water with xanthem gum, white sugar, corn syrup, salt, MSG, white pepper, and ginger.
  2. 2Prepare the second sauce with vinegar water, cornstarch sugar, and fake orange extract.
  3. 3Mix corn flour, plain flour, water, vegetable oil, one egg, salt, and pepper to create the chicken batter.
  4. 4Refrigerate the batter for 30 minutes.
  5. 5Coat the chicken thighs with the batter, ensuring each piece is well covered.
  6. 6Fry the chicken pieces one at a time until they are partially cooked.
  7. 7Put the fried chicken in the freezer until completely frozen.
  8. 8Refry the frozen chicken pieces all at once until golden and crispy.
  9. 9Add one tablespoon of oil to a pan, followed by half a teaspoon of Cherry wine, crushed garlic and ginger in vegetable oil, and chilli flakes in oil.
  10. 10Add the prepared sauce to the pan and let it bubble slightly.
  11. 11Add the refried chicken to the sauce, ensuring it's well coated and shiny.
  12. 12Finish by adding half a teaspoon of sesame oil around the brim.

Ingredients

  • water
  • xanthem gum
  • white sugar
  • corn syrup
  • salt
  • MSG
  • white pepper
  • ginger
  • vinegar water
  • cornstarch sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fake orange extract
  • corn flour
  • plain flour
  • water
  • vegetable oil
  • 1 egg
  • salt
  • pepper
  • chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cherry wine
  • crushed garlic in vegetable oil
  • crushed ginger in vegetable oil
  • chilli flakes in oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon sesame oil

Equipment

fridgefreezer

Tips

  • You can make a big batch of the first sauce and keep it in the fridge.
  • Use chicken thighs for more flavor.
  • Drop chicken pieces one at a time when frying to prevent sticking.
  • Refreeze the fried chicken pieces before the second fry for a crispy texture.
  • Make sure the sauce is well mixed before adding it to the chicken.