Description
Panda Express Orange Chicken is a beloved dish that brings the perfect harmony of sweet and tangy flavors to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. In one bowl, mix flour and cornstarch; in another bowl, whisk eggs.
- Dip each chicken piece in the egg mixture then roll in the flour-cornstarch blend until fully coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- In another skillet, combine orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, and minced garlic over medium heat until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Toss fried chicken in the sauce for an even coating before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For extra crispiness, add more cornstarch to the chicken coating.- Adjust sweetness by varying sugar content or adding chili flakes for heat.- Serve with steamed rice or vegetable stir-fry for a complete meal.