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Panda Express Orange Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Chinese-American

Description

This Panda Express Orange Chicken recipe delivers crispy, golden-brown chicken bites coated in a tangy, sweet, and savory orange sauce. Perfect for a flavorful homemade takeout meal, it combines a simple breading and frying technique with a vibrant citrus glaze that will satisfy your cravings in just 35 minutes.

Ingredients

Chicken and Coating

  • 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)

Orange Sauce

  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and easy eating.
  2. Set up the Breading Station: Place the all-purpose flour in one bowl and beat the eggs in another bowl to create a two-step coating process.
  3. Coat the Chicken: Dip each chicken piece first into the beaten eggs, then dredge it thoroughly in the flour to form a light, even coating.
  4. Heat the Oil: Pour vegetable oil into a skillet and heat it over medium-high heat until hot and ready for frying.
  5. Fry the Chicken: Carefully add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil and fry for about 5 to 7 minutes until they turn golden brown and are cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  6. Make the Orange Sauce: In a saucepan, combine fresh orange juice, orange zest, low-sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Heat the mixture until it begins to bubble, releasing rich aromas and thickening slightly.
  7. Toss Chicken in Sauce: Add the fried chicken pieces to the saucepan and toss thoroughly to coat each piece evenly with the flavorful orange sauce.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, double coat the chicken by repeating the egg and flour steps.
  • You can substitute chicken breasts with thighs for juicier meat.
  • If preferred, adjust the sweetness by altering the amount of brown sugar in the sauce.
  • Serve immediately for best texture, or keep warm in a low oven if needed.
  • Pair with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables for a complete meal.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/panda-express-orange-chicken-recipe/