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Hot Orange Chicken (Panda Express Copycat)

Spicy Hot Orange Chicken: Your Easy Panda Express Copycat Recipe

This Hot Orange Chicken recipe captures the beloved takeout flavor with a spicy kick, all made at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Chicken Thighs or Breasts Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten
For the Coating
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Fresh Orange Juice Fresh-squeezed
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Opt for low-sodium
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Brown sugar or honey can be used
  • 2 tablespoons Chili Peppers Dried or red pepper flakes for spice
  • 2 tablespoons Garlic Fresh minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Fresh grated or ground
For Cooking
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil For frying

Equipment

  • large pan
  • Medium bowl
  • shallow dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Hot Orange Chicken
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together fresh orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, ginger, and chili peppers. Set aside.
  2. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, dredge in flour, and then dip in beaten eggs.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Fry chicken until golden brown and crispy (about 5-6 minutes).
  4. In the same pan, remove excess oil and add the orange sauce. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add fried chicken and toss to coat.
  5. Serve the Hot Orange Chicken over rice or with vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For the crispiest chicken, ensure full coating in flour and egg. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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