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Orange Chicken

Spicy Orange Chicken Recipe

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Prep 10 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Hot Orange Chicken features crispy chicken tossed in a sweet, spicy, and citrusy sauce. If you’re missing Panda Express Hot Orange Chicken, this recipe has you covered.
Servings 4 servings
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Chinese

Ingredients

Sauce
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest
  • cup brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 to 5 tablespoons oil for frying
Coating
  • cup cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For Serving
  • Sliced green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, and chili flakes.
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then cut them into bite-sized pieces. Season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Add the cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to a large zip-top bag. Mix to combine.
  4. Add the chicken to the bag, seal, and shake until the pieces are evenly coated.
  5. Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Work in batches and add more oil if needed. Transfer to a lined plate.
  6. Pour the sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened and glossy.
  7. Return the chicken to the skillet and toss until evenly coated in the sauce.
  8. Garnish with sliced green onions. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary depending on the specific ingredients used, the amount of oil absorbed during frying, and portion sizes. This calculation is provided as a courtesy and should not be considered a substitute for professional nutritional advice.

Nutrition

Serving1 servingCalories411 kcalCarbohydrates38 gProtein21 gFat20 gSaturated Fat5 gPolyunsaturated Fat4 gMonounsaturated Fat9 gCholesterol125 mgSodium1030 mgPotassium430 mgFiber1 gSugar25 gVitamin A60 IUVitamin C25 mgCalcium25 mgIron2 mg

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