The Truth About Panda Express' Famous Orange Chicken

Crispy chunks of battered and fried chicken, tossed in a sweet and spicy, orange-scented sauce ... are you drooling yet? If you're a fan of fast casual, you know we're talking about Panda Express' Orange Chicken. The dish has become a pillar of quickie Chinese-American cuisine, with one out of every two customers ordering the popular entree at the California-based chain, which has been satisfying customers' taste buds since it was founded nearly 40 years ago in 1983. Curious about what goes into every order of this delicious, crispy, citrusy treat? Want to try and make it yourself at home? Here's the truth about Panda Express' famous Orange Chicken.