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Hot Orange Chicken (Panda Express Copycat): A Fiery Feast Made Easy

A spicy and tangy take on the classic orange chicken, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Chinese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup cornstarch for coating
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
Sauce
  • 1 cup orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of water for thickening
Garnish
  • 2 green onions sliced for garnish
  • 1 sesame seeds toasted for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, coat the chicken pieces with cornstarch, then dip them in the beaten egg.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per batch.
Make the Sauce
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together orange juice, sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha, garlic powder, and ginger powder.
  2. Pour the sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer.
  3. Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the fried chicken to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
  2. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.
  3. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Notes

Adjust the level of sriracha to your preferred spice level. Serve with steamed rice for a complete meal.

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