Panda Express Orange Chicken
User Reviews
4.9
525 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
551 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Panda Express Orange Chicken
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Tender chicken fried crisp and tossed in a magical copycat Orange Chicken sauce! You'll save a fortune and skip the lines!
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Ingredients
For the Sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons rice wine
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 10 tablespoons sugar
- 10 tablespoons white vinegar
- orange zest , from large orange
For the Chicken
- 2 pounds chicken thighs , boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil divided, plus more for frying
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup flour
To Finish
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ginger , freshly minced
- 2 cloves garlic , freshly minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- To make the sauce, combine the 1 tablespoon cornstarch, rice wine, water, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, white vinegar, and orange zest.
- To coat the chicken, add the egg, salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon oil into a large bowl and whisk together.
- In a separate bowl, add 1/2 cup cornstarch and flour and mix well.
- In a large frying pan or a wok, heat oil to 375 degrees.
- Dip chicken pieces in the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture.
- Fry the chicken in batches for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden and crisp.
- Transfer to a cooling rack and repeat with remaining chicken.
- When you are done with the chicken, drain most of the oil from the pan (leave about a tablespoon).
- Add the ginger, garlic, and crushed red peppers, cooking for about 10 seconds.
- Add the orange sauce and bring to boil.
- Turn off the heat, add cooked chicken, and stir until well mixed.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
551kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
179mg
(60%)
Sodium
1003mg
(42%)
Potassium
377mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
214IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 551 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 551kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 179mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 1003mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 377mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 214IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
525 reviews
Excellent
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