Description
Panda Express Orange Chicken is a delightful dish that combines crispy chicken pieces with a vibrant, sweet, and tangy orange sauce. This quick and easy recipe allows you to recreate the restaurant experience at home in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch alongside the bold flavors of fresh oranges, garlic, and ginger.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- Minced garlic and ginger
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Prepare three bowls: one with beaten eggs, one with a mix of flour and cornstarch, and one for frying.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Coat each chicken piece in egg then dredge in the flour mixture.
- Fry the coated chicken in batches until golden brown (about 4-5 minutes per batch). Drain on paper towels.
- In a separate saucepan, combine fresh orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Toss the fried chicken in the orange sauce until evenly coated before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg