Original Orange Chicken by Panda Express

Summary: Enjoy the classic flavors of Panda Express’ Original Orange Chicken with this easy homemade recipe. Crispy chicken pieces coated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce will have your taste buds singing. Serve this dish with steamed rice and garnish with green onions for an authentic Panda Express experience.

Category: Main Dish

Cuisine: Chinese

Servings: 4 servings

Duration: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ginger, grated
• 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
• Green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with the cornstarch until fully coated.
2. Dip each cornstarch-coated chicken piece into the beaten eggs, ensuring they are fully coated.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken pieces in batches until crispy and golden brown. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, combine orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer.
5. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook until the sauce thickens.
6. Add the fried chicken pieces back to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
7. Serve the Orange Chicken over steamed rice, garnished with sliced green onions.

Nutrition Facts:

• Sugar: 12g
• Fiber: 2g
• Calories: 380
• Carbohydrates: 25g
• Protein: 22g
• Fat: 20g