Copy Cat Panda Express Sweet Fire Chicken Recipes

COPY-CAT PANDA EXPRESS SWEET FIRE CHICKEN

Steps:

• For the chicken, dip strips in flour. I usually do this by putting the chicken strips in a big zip-top bag with the flour in it, and shake until all of the chicken pieces are evenly covered with flour. Next, drop the chicken strips in the beaten egg. Again, I do this all at once. Just make sure the egg is in a big bowl, dump all of the chicken strips in, and evenly coat. Lastly, dip in cornstarch. This time the process is a little more precise, so I take about one-third of the strips and toss them in a zip-top bag with cornstarch. Lay them on a wire rack to prep for frying, and repeat the process. This method is pretty messy, and if you have another way of doing it, feel free to do it! =).
• In a large skillet, heat oil to medium-high heat. Carefully lay chicken strips into the oil. Be careful to not crowd the pan. Fry the strips for about 1 minute, and then flip them over. Once they are evenly goldish-brown, and appear to be crispy, remove them from the oil and lay on a wire cooling rack lined with paper towels to allow the excess oil to drain off of them. Set aside and make the sauce.
• For the sauce, combine all ingredients, except for cornstarch and 3 tablespoons of water, in a food processor. Blend until the ingredients are well combined, and garlic and jalapeño is finely minced into the liquid. Next, place the mixture into a medium saucepan, and simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Combine the cornstarch and water in a separate container to form a thick paste. Incorporate paste into the simmering sauce. Whisk together, until the sauce starts to thicken slightly. Remove from heat, and toss in pineapple chunks (or use fresh pineapple if you prefer it).
• In a large skillet, heat the sauce to a simmering, and add the fried chicken strips. Simmer for about five minutes, or until all of the chicken strips are well coated and reheated (if they were set aside to cool for a long time). Serve over white rice, or by itself. However you prefer! Enjoy! =).

PANDA EXPRESS SWEETFIRE CHICKEN BREAST (COPYCAT)

Steps:

• Heat 1/2 cup of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
• In a large ziploc bag add the chicken and cornstarch, seal and shake until totally covered.
• Dip each piece into the egg to cover, then dregde into the flour (to be honest I usually just add flour back into the original ziploc bag and add the chicken back into it and shake it a little each time so the chicken doesn't stick to each other.)
• Working in batches, cook for 2 minutes on the first side and one minute on the second side or until golden brown and crispy.
• Remove from the pan.
• Heat the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil in your skillet over medium high heat.
• Add bell pepper, onion, garlic and pineapple
• Cook until the bell pepper and pineapple just starts to wilt a little and is warm throughout (about 2-3 minutes)
• Add the chicken back in and add in the sweet chili sauce.
• Stir to combine everything and serve immediately.
• If using the green onions and sesame seeds, sprinkle them on top as a garnish.

PANDA EXPRESS SWEET FIRE CHICKEN COPYCAT

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine egg white and cornstarch, and whisk until well-blended and frothy. Add chicken and let stand for about 8 to 10 minutes.
• In a bowl, combine pineapple juice, sweet chili sauce, and cornstarch. Stir until well-blended. Set aside.
• In a skillet over medium heat, heat about 2-inches deep of oil to about 350 F. Add chicken pieces and stir gently to separate. Deep-fry for about 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. With a slotted spoon, remove chicken and drain on paper towels. Keep warm.
• Remove excess oil from the pan except for about 1 tablespoon. Increase heat to medium-high heat.
• Add onions and bell peppers and cook, stirring frequently, for about 2 to 3 minutes or until tender yet crisp.
• Add pineapples and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through. With a slotted spoon, remove from pan and keep warm.
• Stir the sweet chili sauce mixture to redistribute and add to the pan. Allow to boil for about 1 to 2 minutes until bubbly and thickened. Season with salt to taste.
• Add chicken, bell peppers, onions, and pineapples back into the pan. Gently toss to fully coat with sauce.
• Transfer onto a serving platter and garnish with sesame seeds, if desired. Serve hot.

PANDA EXPRESS SWEET FIRE CHICKEN COPYCAT

Steps:

• Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Working one at a time, dredge chicken in flour, dip into eggs, then dredge in flour again, pressing to coat. Working in batches, add chicken to the skillet, 3 or 4 at a time, and cook until evenly golden and crispy, about 2 minutes on each side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bell pepper and pineapple and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in chicken and Thai sweet chili sauce until well combined, about 1-2 minutes. Serve immediately, garnished with green onions.

PANDA EXPRESS SWEETFIRE CHICKEN RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• SWEET CHILI SAUCE Place all ingredients-except cornstarch-water mixture-in a sauce pan or pot. Bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat to medium and let boil for 10 minutes, or until reduced by half. Note that the vinegar will be quite pungent as it burns off. Reduce heat to low and add cornstarch-water mixture. Stir to incorporate and continue stirring occasionally until sauce thickens. Remove from heat and taste-test. If not sweet enough, add more sugar, and if not spicy enough, add more crushed red pepper. SWEETFIIRE CHICKEN Toss the chicken into the flour and toss to coat. Heat oil in a large wok and start stir-frying the chicken, adding more oil if necessary to prevent sticking. Once chicken is almost cooked through, add red bell pepper, onion, and pineapple chunks. Add sweet chili sauce and toss to coat. Serve with white/brown rice or noodles.