Orange Chicken

Name: Orange Chicken
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h
Ingredients: - 4 chicken breasts, cubed; - 3 eggs, large; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 teaspoon onion powder; - 1 teaspoon chili flakes, optional; - 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 teaspoon paprika; - 3 cups flour; 2 teaspoon paprika; 2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon onion powder; - 3 bell pepper, squared; - 1 white onion, quartered; 1 stalk green onion (optional); Panda Express Orange Chicken sauce

7 steps

Prep:40minCook:20min

Another classic recipe is Orange Chicken. This dish has become a favorite in my household, especially with how crunchy the chicken gets from the cornstarch as well as the orange chicken sauce. This is best served over white jasmine rice but can also go over some noodles such as chow mein.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 02:59:11 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories573.8 kcal (29%)

Total Fat17.3 g (25%)

Carbs59.9 g (23%)

Sugars6.9 g (8%)

Protein42.3 g (85%)

Sodium574.4 mg (29%)

Fiber3.7 g (13%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

Instructions

Step 1

Start by cubing up either chicken breasts or chicken thighs.

Step 2

Into a medium bowl, add in diced chicken, cornstarch, eggs, spices and marinate in the fridge for 20 - 30 minutes.

Step 3

Into a large bowl or plate, add your all-purpose flour and the same spices used as before.

Step 4

Dip your chicken mixture into the flour, shaking off the excess, and fry till golden brown which will take around 8 - 10 minutes depending on how big the chicken pieces are.

Step 5

In a big pot, cook down onions and bell peppers, you can add chili flakes if you want more heat.

Step 6

Add in your fried chicken and add in your orange sauce mixture I use the Panda Express kind but you can always make your own sauce.

Step 7

To garnish, add sesame seeds and green onions and serve with your rice of choice.