Panda Express Orange Sauce

🥘 Ingredients

• oil 1 tbsp
• red pepper flakes ¼ tsp
• ginger, minced ½ tsp
• garlic, minced 1 tbsp
• sugar ¼ cup
• brown sugar ¼ cup
• orange juice ¼ cup
• white distilled vinegar ¼ cup
• soy sauce 2 tbsp
• cornstarch 2 tbsp
• water 2 tbsp
• sesame oil 1 tsp

1. 1

   Set a heavy bottomed pot over medium - high heat and add the oil .
2. 2

   Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the red pepper flakes , ginger, minced , and garlic, minced , and cook for 30 seconds , stirring constantly.
3. 3

   Add the sugar and brown sugar , and stir to combine.
4. 4

   Add in the orange juice and allow the sugars to begin to dissolve in the liquid, stirring occasionally.
5. 5

   Add in the white distilled vinegar and soy sauce , and stir to combine.
6. 6

   Add the cornstarch and water together and whisk to combine. Add to the pan and stir.
7. 7

   Continue to cook the sauce until maple syrup consistency is achieved.
8. 8

   Add in the fried chicken and stir until completely coated in the sauce.
9. 9

   Top with sesame oil .