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Orange Chicken Recipe

This Orange Chicken recipe tastes just like the popular Panda Express dish, but made with simple ingredients right at home! Tender chicken in tangy sauce beats restaurant take-out any day!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 580 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

Chicken
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 egg
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
Orange Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 ¼ cup water, divided
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ⅓ cup rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic 
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onion, plus more for garnish
  • red pepper flakes, to taste

Instructions

Chicken
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  1. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Combine cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a resealable plastic bag. In a small bowl, use a fork to beat the egg until the yolk and egg white are blended.
  2. Dip chicken pieces into beaten egg. Shake in cornstarch mixture to coat.
  3. Heat oil in a deep fryer or wok to 375 degrees F. Deep-fry chicken in batches until completely cooked. Remove it to drain on paper towels.
Orange Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch with ¼ cup water and mix thoroughly. Set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan combine the remaining 1 cup water, orange juice, lemon juice, rice vinegar, and soy sauce. Whisk ingredients together over medium heat for a few minutes.
  3. Stir in brown sugar, orange zest, ginger, garlic, and green onion. Bring to a boil Slowly stir the cornstarch mixture into the sauce until it thickens.
  4. Place fried chicken in a large bowl and pour sauce over the top.
  5. Fold the sauce into the chicken or toss gently to coat. If desired, add red pepper flakes and garnish with green onions.

Nutrition Information

Calories 580kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 62g (21%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 175mg (58%) Sodium 1036mg (43%) Potassium 479mg (14%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 37g (74%) Vitamin A 787IU (16%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 56mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 580

% Daily Value*

Calories 580kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 62g 21%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 175mg 58%
Sodium 1036mg 43%
Potassium 479mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 37g 74%
Vitamin A 787IU 16%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 56mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

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