Panda Express Copycat Orange Chicken
A comforting slow cooker recipe for copycat Panda Express orange chicken that is sweet, tangy, and perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 375 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice for serving
- Steamed broccoli for serving
Instructions
- Brown the chicken thighs in a skillet over medium heat.
- Mix together the orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.
- Place the browned chicken in the slow cooker and pour the orange sauce over it.
- Cook on low for 240-360 minutes or until the chicken is tender.
- Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then stir it into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve over cooked rice with steamed broccoli on the side.
Notes
For a crispier texture, grill the chicken after browning. Adjust sweetness by modifying brown sugar. Add red pepper flakes for spice.