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Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken

Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken

This Easy Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken recipe delivers delicious flavors and crispy chicken in just 35 minutes, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 330
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Breading
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
Oil for Frying
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
Sauce
  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice about 2 oranges
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowls

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and pat dry.
  2. In one bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Coat each chicken piece well.
Cooking
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; fry chicken in batches for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  2. In a separate saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, orange juice, and garlic. Heat until bubbling and slightly thickened.
  3. Toss fried chicken in the sauce until evenly coated.
  4. Serve hot with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 16g

Notes

Feel free to customize the sauce or add vegetables for a personal touch. This dish is best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored for up to three days.

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