Orange Chicken (Panda Express Recipe) *****

Name: Orange Chicken (Panda Express Recipe) *****
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: Chicken Breast or Thigh meat, cut into 1" cubes; Deep fryer; 1 tbsp salt; 1 tsp white pepper; 1 cup cornstarch; 3 cups AP flour; 1 egg; 3 cups water; 2 tbsp oil; 1 tsp vegetable oil; 1/4 tsp chili flakes; 1/2 tsp ginger; 1 tbsp garlic; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup of orange juice; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1/4 cup white vinegar; 3 tsp water and 2 tbsp cornstarch (Make a slurry); 1 tsp sesame oil

6 steps

Prep:30minCook:30min

Eight servings of sauce makes a half container of takeout soup. Double up the ingredients to make a full container.

Updated at: Thu, 14 Dec 2023 14:58:57 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

High

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories731.5 kcal (37%)

Total Fat14 g (20%)

Carbs130.2 g (50%)

Sugars25.8 g (29%)

Protein18.3 g (37%)

Sodium2231.1 mg (112%)

Fiber3.2 g (11%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Heat deep fryer to 350 degrees

OvenPreheat

Step 2

Whisk together the batter ingredients. Leave the oil out until other ingredients are incorporated then drizzle in the oil while whisking. Batter should have a thick consistency

Step 3

Mix the chicken into the batter. Stir until all pieces are fully coated. Cover and chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes

Step 4

Fry chicken pieces for at least 6 minutes. Do not overcrowd the fryer to maintain temperature

Step 5

Add the vegetable oil to a pan and heat. Add sauce ingredients one at a time while stirring. Leave vinegar for last so it does not "Burn off" or evaporate (big flavor). Stir until sauce thickens a bit.

Step 6

Add the fried chicken pieces and toss to coat. As a final touch, to add sheen and a hint of nuttiness, add the sesame oil and toss.