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Panda Express Orange Chicken

Easy Panda Express Orange Chicken Recipe You Can Make at Home

This easy Panda Express Orange Chicken recipe delivers restaurant-quality results using simple ingredients for a delightful meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Calories: 364
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade
  • 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 Tbsp sunflower oil
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
Coating
  • 3/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
Sauce
  • 1/2 cup white distilled vinegar
  • 1/2 cup cane sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or coconut liquid aminos
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 tsp zested ginger root
  • 1 Tbsp orange juice concentrate or 3 Tbsp fresh orange juice
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp rice apple vinegar or apple cider vinegar

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • deep skillet
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cut chicken with egg, sunflower oil, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. In another bowl, mix cornstarch and flour. Coat marinated chicken in this mixture evenly.
  3. Heat oil in a deep skillet to around 350°F (175°C). Fry coated chicken in batches for about 5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. While frying, prepare the sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine vinegar, sugar, water, soy sauce, crushed garlic, zested ginger, and orange juice. Stir until thickened (about 5-7 minutes).
  5. Add fried chicken to the sauce and toss until evenly coated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 364kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 21gFat: 14g

Notes

Feel free to modify the sweetness with honey or add heat with sriracha. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

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