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P.F. Chang's Orange Peel Chicken (Copycat)
This copycat version of P.F. Chang's Orange Peel Chicken features bite-sized chicken breast pieces coated with cornstarch and pan-fried until golden, then combined with a sweet and tangy orange-infused sauce. The sauce blends tomato sauce, Sriracha, soy sauce, and sugars with fresh garlic, green onions, and distinctive orange peel for a vibrant flavor.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
485 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken breast , cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 tablespoons garlic minced
- 4 green onions , sliced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- orange peel half zested and half julienned, from 1 orange
- brown rice Perfect brand
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into 1 inch chunks. Put in a bowl and coat with cornstarch.
- Add two tablespoons of oil to your wok.
- Heat oil on medium high and add the chicken.
- Cook until browned on both sides.
- Remove chicken from pan. If you have about a tablespoon of oil in the pan go ahead and use it without wiping your pan clean. If not, add a tablespoon of oil, minced garlic and green onions and let cook for about 1 minute, but don't let your garlic burn.
- Add tomato sauce, water, sugar, Sriracha and soy sauce.
- Bring to a boil and then simmer for about 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- Add the chicken back into the pan with the sauce.
- Top with the orange zest and orange strips and mix until all coated, letting it cook for another 20-30 seconds for the chicken to heat back up.
- Serve with Perfect Brown Rice, Every Time and some Roasted Garlic and Ginger Carrots.
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Notes
- The recipe is adapted from Recipe Secrets and yields a meal well suited to serving with brown rice and vegetable sides.
Nutrition Information
Calories
485kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
50g
(100%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
928mg
(39%)
Potassium
1116mg
(24%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
455IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
14.2mg
(16%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
1.9mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 485
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 485kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 50g | 100% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 928mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 1116mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 455IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 14.2mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.