Original Orange Chicken by Panda Express

Ingredients

Chicken

• 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (905 g)
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 cup cornstarch (125 g)
• 3 cups flour (375 g)
• 1 egg
• 1 ½ cups water (360 mL)
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 6 cups oil (1 ½ L), for frying

Orange Sauce

• 1 tablespoon oil
• ¼ teaspoon chili flake
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon ginger, minced
• ¼ cup sugar (50 g)
• ¼ cup brown sugar (55 g)
• ¼ cup orange juice (60 mL)
• ¼ cup white distilled vinegar (60 mL)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil