Orange Chicken Recipe
This Orange Chicken recipe tastes just like the popular Panda Express dish, but made with simple ingredients right at home! Tender chicken in tangy sauce beats restaurant take-out any day!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Orange Chicken
Servings: 6
Calories: 580kcal
Author: Erica Walker
Chicken
Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Combine cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a resealable plastic bag.
Dip chicken in beaten egg. Shake in cornstarch mixture to coat.
Heat oil in a deep fryer or wok to 375 degrees F. Deep-fry chicken in batches until completely cooked. Remove it to drain on paper towels.
Orange Sauce
In a small bowl, combine cornstarch with ¼ cup water and mix thoroughly. Set aside.
In a large saucepan combine the remaining 1 cup water, orange juice, lemon juice, rice vinegar, and soy sauce. Whisk ingredients together over medium heat for a few minutes.
Stir in brown sugar, orange zest, ginger, garlic, and green onion. Bring to a boil Slowly stir the cornstarch mixture into the sauce until it thickens.
Place fried chicken in a large bowl and pour sauce over the top.
Fold the sauce into the chicken or toss gently to coat. If desired, add red pepper flakes and garnish with green onions.
Calories: 580kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 1036mg | Potassium: 479mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 787IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg