Description
Crispy homemade Panda Express Orange Chicken is a delightful dish that transforms your kitchen into an Asian culinary haven. This easy-to-follow recipe features tender, boneless chicken pieces deep-fried to a golden crisp and coated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce made from scratch. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this Orange Chicken is not too spicy, making it an excellent choice for eaters of all ages. Serve it over rice or noodles, and watch as it becomes a favorite in your household. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, creating restaurant-quality Orange Chicken at home has never been easier.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup white distilled vinegar
- 1/2 cup cane sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp orange juice concentrate
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, whisk together egg, salt, pepper, sunflower oil, cornstarch, and flour until smooth. Add chicken to coat.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot (about 350°F). Fry chicken in batches until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
- For the sauce, combine vinegar, sugar, water, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, garlic, ginger zest, and orange juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until simmering.
- Mix cornstarch with cold water; add to the sauce to thicken while stirring constantly.
- Toss fried chicken in the thickened sauce until fully coated. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg