Orange Chicken Sauce - Panda Express Copycat


2 tsp oil
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp fresh grated ginger
2 T minced garlic
1/2 c. white sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2-3/4 c. orange juice
1/2 c. white vinegar
1/4 c. soy sauce
3 T corn starch
3 T water

Mix water and corn starch to create a slurry and set aside.  Heat oil in skillet and add red pepper flakes, ginger and garlic and saute for 30 sec.  Add sugars and mix.  Add orange juice and stir until sugars start to dissolve.  Add vinegar and soy sauce and stir until mixture starts to boil.  Add the slurry a little at a time until the mixture thickens to the consistency of maple syrup. Turn off the heat and add chicken or vegetables.  Serve over rice.