Panda Express-Inspired Orange Chicken
Do you love the taste of Panda Express orange chicken but don’t want to leave your house to get it? Well, with this easy and delicious recipe, you can make your own Panda Express-style orange chicken in the comfort of your own kitchen. This dish is packed with flavor and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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π₯ Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- For the Orange Sauce:
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions, for garnish
πͺ Instructions
Instructions:
- In a small bowl, mix together the orange juice, water, sugar, white wine vinegar, cornstarch, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- In a large saucepan, heat the orange sauce mixture over medium heat until it begins to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, eggs, panko breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
- Dip the chicken pieces into the flour mixture, then the eggs, and then the panko breadcrumbs.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Fry the chicken pieces until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it in a large bowl.
- Pour the orange sauce over the chicken and toss everything together until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Serve hot, sprinkled with green onions for garnish.
π Top tip
Here are some tips for making the perfect Panda Express-style orange chicken:
Make sure the chicken is cut into small, bite-sized pieces so it can cook quickly and evenly.
If you want to make this dish spicier, add more red pepper flakes to the orange sauce.
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free flour and gluten-free panko breadcrumbs.
Try serving the orange chicken over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
This Panda Express-inspired orange chicken recipe is a great way to bring the flavors of the restaurant into your own home. The combination of crispy chicken, sweet and tangy orange sauce, and tender vegetables is sure to impress. So, why not give this recipe a try tonight? Your taste buds will thank you!
π Recipe
Panda Express Recipes
INGREDIENTS
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
- For the Orange Sauce:
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a small bowl, mix together the orange juice, water, sugar, white wine vinegar, cornstarch, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- In a large saucepan, heat the orange sauce mixture over medium heat until it begins to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, eggs, panko breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
- Dip the chicken pieces into the flour mixture, then the eggs, and then the panko breadcrumbs.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Fry the chicken pieces until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it in a large bowl.
- Pour the orange sauce over the chicken and toss everything together until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Serve hot, sprinkled with green onions for garnish.
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