Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of this Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken Recipe, featuring crispy chicken pieces coated in a luscious sweet and tangy orange glaze. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this dish delivers restaurant-quality taste right from your kitchen. Satisfy your cravings and impress your guests with this easy-to-follow recipe that brings back nostalgic takeout memories!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (about 2 oranges)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and pat dry.
- In one bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Coat each chicken piece well.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; fry chicken in batches for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a separate saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, orange juice, and garlic. Heat until bubbling and slightly thickened.
- Toss fried chicken in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 635mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg