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Panda Express Orange Chicken Recipe
This copycat Panda Express orange chicken tastes just like the restaurant version! It's also simple, flavorful, and delicious.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 556 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese , American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1½ cups water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cups vegetable oil for frying
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ¼ teaspoon chili flake
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon minced ginger
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce optional
- 2 tablespoons water optional
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
Instructions
- Cube chicken and set aside.
- Mix salt, pepper, cornstarch, and flour in a medium bowl and whisk to combine.
- Add egg, water, and 2 tabespoons of oil until the consistency is like a batter. Add chicken to the batter and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in deep fryer to 350°F. Add chicken and fry until golden brown (or about 5 minutes). Remove chicken and add to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Make sauce by adding oil to a pot and cooking on medium-high heat. Add red pepper flakes, ginger, and garlic, and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Add brown sugar and orange juice and stir to combine. Mix in vinegar and soy sauce until combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch and water. Add to the saucepan and stir. Cook until sauce thickens.
- Add chicken and stir to coat. Top with sesame oil and sesame seeds if desired. Serve over rice or noodles.
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Notes
- Thaw in the fridge before reheating. Reheat leftovers in the oven for about 10 minutes at 400°F or in a pan on the stovetop or microwave.
Nutrition Information
Calories
556kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
62g
(21%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
128mg
(43%)
Sodium
1241mg
(52%)
Potassium
372mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
90IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
4.2mg
(5%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
3.5mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 556
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 556kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 128mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 1241mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 372mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 90IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4.2mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.