Creating Crispy Orange Chicken can be fun and rewarding. Follow these steps to achieve delicious results:

1. Prepare the Chicken: Start by cutting chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
2. Set Up Breading Station: In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. In another bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy.
3. Coat the Chicken: Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour-cornstarch mixture until fully coated. Shake off excess.
4. Heat the Oil: In a deep pan or fryer, pour oil to a depth of about 2 inches and heat it to 350°F (175°C).
5. Fry the Chicken: Carefully add the coated chicken pieces in batches, frying until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
6. Make the Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine orange juice, zest, sugar, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Bring to a gentle simmer.
7. Thicken the Sauce: Stir in the cornstarch slurry, whisking until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and add sesame oil.
8. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Place the fried chicken in a mixing bowl, pour the orange sauce over it, and toss until evenly coated.
9. Serve Immediately: Transfer the crispy orange chicken to a serving dish.