Hot Orange Chicken (Panda Express Copycat): A Fiery Feast Made Easy
Craving a delicious takeout-style meal? Look no further than this Hot Orange Chicken (Panda Express Copycat): A Fiery Feast Made Easy. This recipe brings together crispy chicken pieces and a tangy, spicy orange sauce that is sure to satisfy your taste buds. In just 40 minutes, you can whip up this flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings with friends and family. Coated in crunchy breading and drenched in a vibrant sauce with a kick, it’s an irresistible combination that rivals your favorite restaurant.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup cornstarch
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp oil for egg wash
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp white pepper
- Oil for frying
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 orange, zest of
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 4 tbsp rice apple vinegar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch for sauce
- 1 tbsp green onions, sliced (plus more for garnish)
- 2 tbsp oil for stir-frying
- ½ cup dried whole red chili peppers
- 6 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken coating by whisking eggs and oil in one bowl. In another bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, salt, and white pepper.
- Dip each chicken piece into the egg wash, then coat with the dry mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the coated chicken until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- For the orange sauce, combine orange juice, zest, soy sauce, rice apple vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened.
- Stir-fry garlic, ginger, chili peppers, and red pepper flakes in a separate skillet before adding fried chicken and tossing with the orange sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg