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Easy Orange Chicken Recipe

If you love Panda Express' orange chicken, you'll love this "at home" version!! Flavorful, simple to make, and a family favorite!!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: chicken, easy orange chicken, orange chicken, panda express orange chicken
Servings: 6
Calories: 383kcal
Author: The Cookin' Chicks

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon oil, divided
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 tablespoon ginger root, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoon rice wine
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoon water
  • 8 tablespoon sugar
  • 10 tablespoon white vinegar
  • Zest of an orange

Instructions

  • Make the sauce by combining soy sauce, 3 tbsp. water, sesame oil, sugar, white vinegar, and the orange zest.
  • Prepare the cornstarch mixture by dissolving 1 tbsp. corn starch in 1/4 cup water. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, add the egg, salt, pepper, and 1 tbsp. oil. Whisk together to combine.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the 1/2 cup cornstarch and flour. Set aside.
  • In a large frying pan, heat oil to 375.
  • Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture, followed by the flour mixture.
  • Put chicken in heated oil and cook for about 4 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
  • Transfer chicken to a cooling rack or plate covered with paper towel and continue process until all chicken is coated and fried.
  • Once chicken is cooked, drain oil.
  • Add 1 tbsp. oil, ginger root, and garlic. Cook over medium heat for about 15 seconds.
  • Add in the crushed red pepper and green onions, cooking for about 20 seconds longer.
  • Add rice wine and orange sauce, bringing to a boil.
  • Add the cornstarch mixture to the pan and cook a bit longer, until it thickens.
  • Turn off heat and add chicken to pan. Toss to coat thoroughly.
  • Serve!!

Nutrition

Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 1084mg | Potassium: 643mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 216IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
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