

Whisk in the cornstarch slurry and continue to cook until the sauce comes back to a simmer, about 2 minutes.Heat over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until the mixture comes to a simmer, 2 to 3 minutes. In a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients.For the orange chicken sauce: In a small bowl, stir together the water and cornstarch to make a slurry.½ cup orange juice, freshly squeezed if possibleĢ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced If you want to make it vegan style, you could swap out the chicken for cauliflower florets. Make sure you use a thermometer, and add the chicken to the pan in small batches, so that the oil can hold its temperature and give you a nice, crisp fry. Our tips: The key to getting the fried chicken right is keeping a close eye on the frying oil temperature.
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It’s full of orange marmalade, ginger, vinegar, and honey, and just as tangy sweet as we remember - but then it finishes with an unexpected yet delightful burst of fiery heat from the chile sauce. It’s healthier, of course, and the battered chicken fries up extra tender and chewy, but it’s the sauce that really makes the difference. We like this particular copycat recipe because it’s even better than the original. The Orange Chicken at Panda Express is one of those dishes for us. We all have our favorite fast foods, the stuff we grab when we’re on a road trip, too busy to cook, or simply crave the comfort of a dish that tastes exactly the same, exactly how we like it, every time we eat it.
