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Easy Orange Chicken Recipe

If you love Panda Express' orange chicken, you'll love this "at home" version!! Flavorful, simple to make, and a family favorite!!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 383 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

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

Instructions

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  1. Make the sauce by combining soy sauce, 3 tbsp. water, sesame oil, sugar, white vinegar, and the orange zest.
  2. Prepare the cornstarch mixture by dissolving 1 tbsp. corn starch in 1/4 cup water. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, add the egg, salt, pepper, and 1 tbsp. oil. Whisk together to combine.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the 1/2 cup cornstarch and flour. Set aside.
  5. In a large frying pan, heat oil to 375.
  6. Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture, followed by the flour mixture.
  7. Put chicken in heated oil and cook for about 4 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
  8. Transfer chicken to a cooling rack or plate covered with paper towel and continue process until all chicken is coated and fried.
  9. Once chicken is cooked, drain oil.
  10. Add 1 tbsp. oil, ginger root, and garlic. Cook over medium heat for about 15 seconds.
  11. Add in the crushed red pepper and green onions, cooking for about 20 seconds longer.
  12. Add rice wine and orange sauce, bringing to a boil.
  13. Add the cornstarch mixture to the pan and cook a bit longer, until it thickens.
  14. Turn off heat and add chicken to pan. Toss to coat thoroughly.
  15. Serve!!

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.