Hot Orange Chicken (Panda Express Copycat): A Fiery Feast Made Easy
Craving a bold and flavorful dish that’s quick to prepare? Look no further than this Hot Orange Chicken (Panda Express Copycat): A Fiery Feast Made Easy. This recipe features crispy chicken pieces enveloped in a tangy orange sauce that balances sweet and spicy flavors perfectly. Ideal for a weeknight dinner or a fun gathering, this dish is not only simple to make but also satisfying for the whole family. With just 40 minutes from start to finish, you can enjoy restaurant-quality cuisine right from your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup cornstarch
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup orange juice
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar
- Dried chili peppers
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by coating it in a mixture of cornstarch, flour, salt, and white pepper.
- Dip each piece in an egg wash before frying until golden brown and crispy.
- Make the orange sauce by combining orange juice, zest, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened.
- Stir-fry garlic and chili peppers in oil, then add the fried chicken and pour over the orange sauce.
- Toss to coat evenly and serve garnished with green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg