Sep 28, 2023

Sauce for Orange Chicken (Panda inspired)

The sauce needed to make Orange Chicken, just like Panda Express.

Chef's notes

Here is a simple recipe for Orange Chicken Sauce, inspired by Panda Express. My children prefer this over the fast-food version, and ask for it a few times a month. The sauce can be stored for a few weeks in the refrigerator.

Details

  • ⏲️ Prep time: 5
  • 🍳 Cook time: 20
  • 🍽️ Servings: 4-8

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Orange Juice
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
  • 1/4 tsp fresh ginger (or ginger paste)
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic chili sauce (siracha)
  • a bit of fresh minced garlic (optional)
  • 1 tbsp corn starch
  • 2 tbsp water

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients, minus corn starch and water. In a small pan stir/whisk over medium heat until sauce is bubbling.
  2. Mix corn starch with water and then add to bubbling sauce.
    1. Continue to stir for a few more minutes, remove from heat.
  4. Store in refrigerator, enjoy on chicken, shrimp, rice and more. Garnish with orange zest and/or sesame seeds.
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