Easy Panda Express Orange Chicken

Get set to cook up a delicious batch of Panda Express Orange Chicken! This recipe combines succulent chicken breast, tangy oranges, and basic kitchen ingredients to create a dish that's as tasty as your go-to takeout. Just follow the easy steps, and in no time, you'll be savoring crispy, sweet, and tangy orange chicken right at home. Let's get started!

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Course: Entree, Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese

Keyword: Copycat recipe, Homemade, Orange Chicken, Panda Express, Sweet and Tangy

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 35

Servings:

Calories: 445kcal

Ingredients

12 oz Chicken breast
2 large Oranges (for juicing and garnish; can also substitute 5 oz juice with no pulp)
1 tsp Salt
3 tbsp Cornstarch
4 tbsp Water
1 Egg
1⅓ tbsp Sugar
1 tbsp White vinegar
1 tbsp Oyster sauce
3 tbsp Flour
1 tsp Baking powder
2 cups Oil (for frying)
1 tbsp Oil (for stir-frying)
Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

Prepare Chicken: Cut chicken breast into strips and marinate with salt, cornstarch, water, and beaten egg.
Prepare Orange Sauce: Juice oranges and mix with sugar, white vinegar, salt, and oyster sauce.
Create Slurry: Mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry for thickening the sauce.
Prepare Orange Slices & Peel: Slice oranges for garnish and cut orange peel into thin strips.
Prepare Frying Batter: Mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, water, beaten egg, and oil to create a batter.
Deep-fry Chicken: Coat chicken in batter and deep-fry until golden brown and crispy.
Stir-fry Everything Together: Cook orange peel, sauce, and cornstarch slurry in a wok, then add fried chicken and toss until coated.
Plate: Arrange chicken on a serving dish with orange slices and sesame seeds.

Notes

Pro Tip: For an extra crispy coating on your Panda Express Orange Chicken, try double-dipping the chicken pieces in the batter before frying. This creates a thicker layer of batter, resulting in a crunchier texture that's sure to impress.

Variation: Want to spice things up? Add a kick of heat to your orange chicken by tossing in some sliced chili peppers or a dash of hot sauce to the sauce mixture. It'll add a fiery twist to the dish that's perfect for those who love a little heat with their sweet and tangy flavors.

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