Best Panda Express Style Orange Chicken Recipes

Panda Express-Style Orange Chicken Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by Harleygirl

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 pounds chicken pieces, boneless and skinned
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
White pepper
Oil for frying
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup flour
1 tablespoon ginger root, minced
1 teaspoon garlic minced
1 dash red hot chilies
1/4 cup green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon white rice wine
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons orange zest, minced
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
2 tablespoons chicken stock
1 tablespoon light soy sauce

Steps:

ORANGE SAUCE: Combine zest, orange juice, granulated sugar, chicken stock and soy sauce in a small bowl and set aside. Cut chicken in 2-inch cubes and place in a large bowl. Stir in egg, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon oil and mix well. Heat oil for deep-frying in wok or deep-fryer to 375°F. Coat all chicken pieces with the flour and corn starch mixture. Add chicken pieces, a small batch at a time, and fry 3 to 4 minutes or until golden and crisp. Do not overcook or chicken will be tough. Remove chicken from oil with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Set aside. Clean wok and heat 15 seconds over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil, add ginger and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant. Add and stir-fry crushed chiles and green onions. Add rice wine and stir 3 seconds. Add orange sauce and bring to a boil. Add cooked chicken, stirring until well mixed. Stir water into remaining 1 tablespoon of cornstarch until smooth. Add to chicken and heat until sauce is thick. Still in 1 teaspoon sesame oil.

Orange Chicken (Panda Express Style) image

Provided by morganfam7

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in 2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon crushed hot red chili pepper flakes, to taste
fresh black pepper, to taste
6 tablespoons soy sauce
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest
1 teaspoon ginger
2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional)
1/4 cup water (optional)

Steps:

Mix all ingredients except the cornstarch and water in a large pan. (Add the chicken last).
Cook on medium high heat until chicken is done.
Dissolve some cornstarch in water (depending on how thick you want the final sauce).
Add to bubbling pan and stir until thickened and mixed throughout.
Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.9, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 1103, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 26.2, Protein 28.5