Description
Better-Than-Takeout Panda Express Orange Chicken is a homemade delight that captures the essence of your favorite fast-food dish. This recipe features tender, crispy chicken pieces coated in a luscious sweet and tangy orange sauce, making it perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests. With fresh ingredients and simple steps, you can enjoy a healthier version of this classic meal right from your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Beat the eggs in one bowl and place flour in another. Dredge each chicken piece in egg, then coat with flour.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry chicken in batches until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
- In a saucepan, combine orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic; cook until slightly thickened.
- Toss fried chicken in the sauce until well coated and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg