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Panda Express Orange Chicken

Easy Panda Express Orange Chicken

5 from 15 votes
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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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 445
Ingredients Method Notes

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)

Method
 

  1. Prepare Chicken: Cut chicken breast into strips and marinate with salt, cornstarch, water, and beaten egg.
  2. Prepare Orange Sauce: Juice oranges and mix with sugar, white vinegar, salt, and oyster sauce.
  3. Create Slurry: Mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry for thickening the sauce.
  4. Prepare Orange Slices & Peel: Slice oranges for garnish and cut orange peel into thin strips.
  5. Prepare Frying Batter: Mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, water, beaten egg, and oil to create a batter.
  6. Deep-fry Chicken: Coat chicken in batter and deep-fry until golden brown and crispy.
  7. Stir-fry Everything Together: Cook orange peel, sauce, and cornstarch slurry in a wok, then add fried chicken and toss until coated.
  8. 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.