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Panda Express Orange Chicken

A delightful dish that combines sweet and tangy flavors with a crispy texture, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts or chicken thighs
  • 1 Tbsp sunflower oil or any neutral flavored oil
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 3/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour heaping
  • 1/2 cup white distilled vinegar
  • 1/2 cup cane sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or coconut liquid aminos
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1/2 tsp zested ginger root peeled
  • 1 Tbsp orange juice concentrate or 3 Tbsp orange juice
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp rice apple vinegar or apple cider vinegar

Method
 

  1. Start by cutting your boneless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, sunflower oil, salt, and pepper. Add in the chicken pieces and stir until well coated.
  2. In another bowl, combine the cornstarch and flour. Dredge each piece of marinated chicken in the cornstarch-flour mix until fully coated. Set aside.
  3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine white distilled vinegar, cane sugar, water, soy sauce, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic, ginger zest, orange juice concentrate, sesame oil, and rice apple vinegar. Bring to a gentle simmer until the sugar dissolves.
  4. Mix one tablespoon of cornstarch with two tablespoons of water until smooth. Slowly pour this into your simmering sauce while whisking continuously. Simmer for another minute until thickened.
  5. In a deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat, add enough oil for frying. Once hot, carefully place several pieces of coated chicken into the oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about four to five minutes per batch.
  6. Once all chicken is fried, return them to the pan with the prepared sauce over low heat. Gently toss to coat every piece thoroughly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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