# Panda Express Orange Chicken (Leaked Recipe)

This recipe reveals the authentic preparation of Panda Express Orange Chicken, including two types of sauces, the chicken coating, and the cooking method.

- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- fridge
- freezer

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8yAFf9M/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/2615d6af-33ae-41ca-b7f0-588687089de5
- Extracted: 2025-12-22

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