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Just make sure to remove excess liquid from the tofu as much as possible. To make this dish vegetarian, you may substitute the chicken with tofu.While it is known for its signature citrusy, sweet, and spicy sauce, you can omit or reduce the chili flakes to make it kid-friendly.If you overcrowd the pan, the oil temperature will drop and the chicken breading will absorb more oil and become soggy rather than crispy. Deep-fry the chicken pieces in batches if needed.If it bubbles up immediately, you are good to go. Test it by dipping a chopstick in the oil. The oil should be hot enough to make the chicken pieces light and crunchy on the outside.

Dried-up zest is no longer as flavorful and aromatic.

Make sure to place the orange zest in a sealed container to keep it fresh and moist.

Chili flakes- for that punch of spiciness in every bite, fresh chilis can also be used.

Soy sauce- regular soy sauce was used in this recipe, but you may also use light soy sauce.

You can use rice vinegar or white vinegar for this recipe.

Vinegar- provides a tangy undertone to the sauce.

Brown sugar- you may also use coconut or muscovado sugar.

The zest is a key ingredient in this recipe, so make sure you do not skip it!

Orange - I used a big orange for the zest and freshly squeezed juice.

Oil- you can use canola or corn oil for deep frying.

Cornstarch- this will give the chicken a crunchy and fluffy exterior when deep-fried than flour.

Egg- aside from keeping the meat moist and juicy, this also helps properly coat the chicken pieces.

In a pinch, you may also use finely ground black pepper.

White ground pepper - has a subtler flavor than black pepper.

If you do not have this, you can use salt and adjust the amount according to taste.

Fish sauce- this well-loved Asian sauce adds a flair of oriental taste and umami flavor to the dish.Ginger also helps tenderize the meat and is a great addition to any marinade. Ginger- adds a zesty flavor to the chicken.However, you may also use chicken breast as a healthier alternative. I prefer chicken thighs because they are juicy and flavorful. Chicken thigh fillets - cut into 1-inch squares.Ingredients You'll Need For the breaded chicken: It saves you money and you can make changes that fit your lifestyle or taste. I think that it is always nice to be able to recreate signature dishes at home and make them your own. I have tried making Charlie Chan, Mojo Potatoes, Choco Butternut Munchkins, and stir-fry Chao Fan before. This is not my first rodeo in making copycat recipes of famous dishes, though. This, however, did not stop folks from instantly going in there and trying their talk-of-town, claim-to-fame Orange Chicken! So, for those who do not have the privilege of living near a branch, like us, here is our take on their famous dish. While Panda Express is a popular Chinese food chain in the US, it has only been a few years since its first branch in the Philippines opened. It is made of crunchy chicken bites doused in a delicious citrus-flavored sauce that will dazzle your taste buds for sure. Forget takeout! This homemade version of Panda Express’s Orange Chicken will blow you away with its deliciously sweet-sour, zesty, and mildly spicy flavors.