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Ground Orange Chicken

Ground Orange Chicken is made in one pan and only takes 20 minutes using a Panda Express copycat sauce. So much healthier than the original!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 248 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese-American Fussion

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 tablespoons ginger root , minced
  • 2 teaspoons garlic , minced
  • 1/4 tsp hot red chili pepper , crushed
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 4 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 5 tablespoons sugar
  • 5 tablespoons white vinegar
  • zest of 1/2 orange
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

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  1. To make the sauce combine the rice wine, 2 tablespoons water, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, white vinegar, and orange zest.
  2. To make the cornstarch mixture, dissolve 1 tablespoon cornstarch in the remaining 1 tablespoon of water and set aside.
  3. To a large pan add 1 tablespoon oil and ground chicken.
  4. Cook until a good crust forms before breaking apart, then finish cooking by breaking it apart with a spatula and cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  5. Once the chicken is cooked add the ginger, garlic and crushed red pepper and cook for about 10 seconds.
  6. Add the orange sauce and bring to boil.
  7. Add the cornstarch mixture to the pan and cook for just a few seconds, stirring until it thickens.

Nutrition Information

Calories 248kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 97mg (32%) Sodium 405mg (17%) Potassium 604mg (17%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin C 0.5mg (1%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 248

% Daily Value*

Calories 248kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 97mg 32%
Sodium 405mg 17%
Potassium 604mg 13%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.