Panda Express Orange Chicken (Copycat Recipe)
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
408 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Panda Express Orange Chicken (Copycat Recipe)
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Tender chunks of white meat chicken with crispy breading and a sweet, tangy glaze — learn how to make the famous Panda Express Orange Chicken at home!
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast chopped into bite sized pieces
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pepper
- 2 Tablespoons oil
- 1/2 cup corn starch plus 1 TB
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon ginger root minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup green onion chopped
- 1 Tablespoons mirin rice cooking wine
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
For the Orange Sauce:
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons water
- 5 Tablespoons sugar
- 5 Tablespoons white vinegar
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
To prepare the chicken:
- Mix together egg, salt, pepper and 2 TB vegetable oil in a medium bowl and set aside.
- In a separate medium sized bowl, add 1/2 cup corn starch and 1/4 cup flour and whisk together. Set aside.
- Heat about 3 cups oil in a deep-fryer or large frying pot to 375 degrees. The amount of oil may vary based on your fryer or pot.
- Chop your boneless and skinless chicken into bite-sized chunks. Dip chicken pieces in the egg mixture, roll in the corn starch mixture until lightly coated, and place in your fryer for 3 to 4 minutes.
- When chicken turns a golden brown, remove from the fryer and place on a paper towel lined plate.
- Fry chicken in small batches to prevent lowering the oil temperature.
To Make the Orange Sauce:
- Whisk together sauce ingredients in a small bowl until well combined.
Put it all together:
- In a small bowl, dissolve 1 tablespoon cornstarch in 1/4 cup water. Set aside.
- Using a wok or large skillet add oil, ginger root, and garlic to a large wok or skillet and stir fry for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Stir in chili peppers and green onions.
- Add rice wine and stir to combine for less than a minute.
- Add orange sauce to wok and bring mixture to a boil.
- Add fried chicken pieces and stir until coated in sauce.
- Stir in your small bowl of water/corn starch mixture and continue stirring until sauce thickens.
- Add sesame oil and stir until all ingredients are well incorporated and chicken is coated in a rich, thick orange sauce.
- Best enjoyed warm.
Notes
- Nutrition information is an estimate only and will vary based on exact ingredients used and serving size.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
408kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
49g
(98%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
186mg
(62%)
Sodium
1470mg
(61%)
Potassium
854mg
(24%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
125IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 408 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 408kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 186mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 1470mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 854mg | 18% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 125IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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