Creating Panda Express Orange Chicken at home is easy when you follow these straightforward steps:

1. Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, salt, and black pepper.
3. Coat the Chicken: Dip the chicken pieces into the beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off, then coat them well with the flour mixture.
4. Heat the Oil: In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.
5. Fry the Chicken: Carefully add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
6. Make the Orange Sauce: In a saucepan, mix together the orange juice, granulated sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat. Stir in the cornstarch-water mixture to thicken the sauce.
7. Combine: Toss the fried chicken pieces in the orange sauce until evenly coated. Serve immediately.

By following these instructions, you’ll have a scrumptious Panda Express Orange Chicken recipe ready in no time!