How To Make Orange Chicken | Orange Chicken Copycat Recipe #MrMakeItHappen #OrangeChicken

I'll be honest.. I am on record as not being a fan of Panda Express lol. A lot of people love their Orange Chicken and I can see why. Today, I show you how to #MakeItHappen at home!

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Shopping List:
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
all-purpose seasoning (salt, pepper, garlic, onion powder)
1 cup corn starch
1/2 cup flour
1 quart buttermilk
oil for frying
green onion
fresno chili

Sauce:
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup white vinegar
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup water
zest and juice of 1 orange
1 tbsp garlic
1 tbsp ginger
2 tbsps honey
Slurry - 1-2 tbsps of water and 1-2 tbsps corn starch

Directions:
Cut chicken into bite sized pieces and season generously. Coat in buttermilk.

Start your sauce by adding sugar, vinegar, water, and soy sauce to a pot and bring to a simmer. Allow this to reduce for 10-12 minutes. Add your orange juice and zest and garlic/ginger. Mix to combine. Add in honey and combine. Mix together your slurry by adding water and corn starch together and then pour into your sauce. (this will help thicken the sauce). Add diced fresno chili

Season corn starch and flour generously and then take the chicken from the buttermilk and place it into the flour, a few at a time, ensuring they are coated evenly. Fry at 350 degrees for 4-7 minutes or until golden brown and 175 degrees internal temp. Coat in your sauce, garnish with green onion and serve.

[tstravels]

O! M! G! Another winner! My husband asked that we keep this one in rotation. It’s so good.

[miyahrochelle]

This is my third time making this recipe since I watched maybe 6 weeks ago?? FIRE 🔥 Made it for my whole family & they won’t stop asking me to make it again!! Love your channel and I stay making your recipes... sending love and good vibes from AZ!

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[blackbutmild]

I'd like to see General Tso Chicken.

[jvc]

2nd quick fry before the sauce will make them stay crispy in the sauce (and for leftovers). Keep in mind the sauce has sodium already, so don’t over season the chicken and coating.

[fernandeseide]

My daughter loves Panda Express orange chicken. Made the dish tonight using my AP seasoning of course, dish was a hit. Daughter asked for seconds and gave it a thumbs up 👍🏿. Will be making it again this Saturday.

[IndyGuy]

That was beyond Panda Express you are giving PF Chang real competition. Another great cook.

[Layla-hwxz]

Oh my goodness. I made this for dinner tonight. My daughter and I love PE’s orange chicken but Lord only knows what all is in it. This is ten times better! So good! I left out the fresno pepper. Doubled the sauce and used some on my vegan daughter’s faux popcorn chicken thingies lol! Jasmine rice and roasted broccoli went with it. So glad I made extra - now I don’t have to cook tomorrow night! This is where I come when I need dinner ideas, because all of your recipes are awesome.

[simplyjrenee]

I tried this recipe and it was amazing!! Super easy and my family loved it! Thank you so much Mr.Make It Happen

[dedelin]

Made this last night and it was WAY better than take out! Looking forward to making many, many more of your recipes!

[loveheart]

Just tried this recipe out and it was so delicious! Orange chicken is literally the only entrée I enjoy whenever I do decide to eat Panda Express, so this was so much fun attempting to create.

[scottstrissel]

I followed your recipe last night and the family devoured this dish. It was fantastic. Thank you!!

[lebron]

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[BIgDaddyJ]

Not a fan of Panda Express but my youngest niece is and I'm her favourite uncle and I can't wait to make this for her! Now for me, I'd really love to see your take on General Tso's Chicken, one of my favourites!

[ashleyterrell]

This is so much better than Panda Express! I made this last night and have zero regrets!

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[arnolddizon]

I have high hopes that this channel will gain lots of subscribers in the future. Quality content!

[bdlc]

I subscribed because you listed all the ingredients and measurements, you made it so easy to follow♥️♥️♥️Ty I’ll try this recipe today ❤

[marcellanderson]

I haven't tasted the finished product yet but I just tasted the sauce while it was simmering. OMG so bomb. The orange flavor comes thru. It's a winner y'all.

[corlanduslang]

You should probably do a version of the turkey leg hut