Cook your favorite Panda Express dishes at home with our simple and delicious recipes. Perfect for those who love fast food and want to try making it themselves.
Homemade Panda Express Recipes
Here's a list of 10 amazing Panda Express recipes you can make at home. These dishes are full of flavor and capture the unique taste of your favorite Panda Express meals. From sweet and tangy Orange Chicken to savory Beijing Beef, every recipe is easy to follow. Enjoy cooking up these delicious treats that bring the essence of Panda Express right into your kitchen. This list lets you recreate popular fast-food classics, so you can enjoy them anytime.
Panda Express Orange Chicken
Get ready for a home-cooked spin on a fast-food favorite! Panda Express Orange Chicken is the star of the menu, a tangy and sweet treat with a zesty citrus kick that's hard to resist. It’s a dinner adventure in your own kitchen—no lines, no waiting, just a plate of that addictive flavor, with ingredients you likely have on hand.
Ingredients:
For the Sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons rice wine
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 10 tablespoons sugar
- 10 tablespoons white vinegar
- orange zest , from large orange
For the Chicken
- 2 pounds chicken thighs , boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil divided, plus more for frying
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ¼ cup flour
To Finish
- 1 ½ tablespoons ginger , freshly minced
- 2 cloves garlic , freshly minced
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
The Best Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken Recipe
The Best Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken recipe is a game-changer for anyone craving that sweet, tangy flavor paired with perfectly crispy chicken. A hit for its fresher, crunchier twist, this recipe also offers a healthier take than the original. Simple steps turn chicken, orange juice, and pantry staples into a delicious meal.
Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts diced in 1 inch pieces
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ⅓ cup AP flour
- salt and pepper
Sauce:
- ⅓ cup fresh orange juice
- orange zest
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 ½ tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
Panda Express Orange Chicken (Copycat Recipe)
This copycat recipe nails the crispy chicken pieces and wraps them in a zesty, spicy orange sauce, just like the original. It's a crowd-pleaser, ensuring you can enjoy the fantastic taste without leaving your house. Plus, cooking it yourself means you can adjust the spice to your liking. Dive into making this easy treat and serve it with rice or noodles for a complete, delicious meal.
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- vegetable oil, or other neutral flavored oil, for frying
- Sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon red chili pepper paste
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 green onions (scallions), thinly sliced, for garnish (optional)
