Easy Orange Chicken Recipe
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4.4
33 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
383 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Easy Orange Chicken Recipe
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If you love Panda Express' orange chicken, you'll love this "at home" version!! Flavorful, simple to make, and a family favorite!!
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoon oil, divided
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon ginger root, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoon rice wine
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3 tablespoon water
- 8 tablespoon sugar
- 10 tablespoon white vinegar
- Zest of an orange
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Instructions
- Make the sauce by combining soy sauce, 3 tbsp. water, sesame oil, sugar, white vinegar, and the orange zest.
- Prepare the cornstarch mixture by dissolving 1 tbsp. corn starch in 1/4 cup water. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, add the egg, salt, pepper, and 1 tbsp. oil. Whisk together to combine.
- In a separate bowl, combine the 1/2 cup cornstarch and flour. Set aside.
- In a large frying pan, heat oil to 375.
- Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture, followed by the flour mixture.
- Put chicken in heated oil and cook for about 4 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
- Transfer chicken to a cooling rack or plate covered with paper towel and continue process until all chicken is coated and fried.
- Once chicken is cooked, drain oil.
- Add 1 tbsp. oil, ginger root, and garlic. Cook over medium heat for about 15 seconds.
- Add in the crushed red pepper and green onions, cooking for about 20 seconds longer.
- Add rice wine and orange sauce, bringing to a boil.
- Add the cornstarch mixture to the pan and cook a bit longer, until it thickens.
- Turn off heat and add chicken to pan. Toss to coat thoroughly.
- Serve!!
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Nutrition Information
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Calories
383kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
124mg
(41%)
Sodium
1084mg
(45%)
Potassium
643mg
(18%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
216IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 383 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 383kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 124mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 1084mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 643mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 216IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.4
33 reviews
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