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Hot Orange Chicken (Panda Express Copycat)

Delicious Hot Orange Chicken: Easy Panda Express Copycat Recipe

This Hot Orange Chicken recipe is a delicious, restaurant-quality dish, featuring crispy chicken and a zesty orange sauce, perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup flour for breading
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs for extra crispiness
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup fresh orange juice or bottled
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low-sodium for a healthier option
  • 2-3 pieces chili peppers chopped, adjust spice level
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger fresh preferred
  • 1/4 cup sugar or honey/agave
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch to thicken sauce

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Large deep skillet
  • wok
  • Bowls for breading station

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Hot Orange Chicken
  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the orange juice, soy sauce, chili peppers, garlic, ginger, and sugar. Simmer gently for about 10 minutes until thickened.
  2. Prepare chicken by cutting into bite-sized pieces. Set up a breading station with flour, egg, and panko breadcrumbs. Dredge chicken in flour, dip in egg, then coat in panko.
  3. Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  4. In a large wok, add the fried chicken to the orange sauce and stir-fry over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes until evenly coated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and fry chicken in small batches to maintain oil temperature.

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