Orange chicken
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By Ray Hubbard
Orange chicken
11 steps
Prep:20minCook:20min
Copy cat from Panda Express
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 06:33:52 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
63
Moderate
Glycemic Load
16
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories509 kcal (25%)
Total Fat31.4 g (45%)
Carbs25.9 g (10%)
Sugars9.3 g (10%)
Protein27.4 g (55%)
Sodium854.1 mg (43%)
Fiber0.6 g (2%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings
1 tablespooncornstarch
2 tablespoonsrice wine
¼ cupwater
1 teaspoonsesame oil
3 tablespoonslow sodium soy sauce
4 TablespoonsSugar
10 tablespoonswhite vinegar
orange zest
from large orange
2 poundschicken thighs
boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
1egg
large
1 ½ teaspoonkosher salt
1 teaspoonblack pepper
2 tablespoonvegetable oil
divided, plus more for frying
½ cupcornstarch
¼ cupflour
1 ½ tablespoonsginger
freshly minced
2 clovesgarlic
freshly minced
½ teaspooncrushed red pepper flake
Instructions
Step 1
To make the sauce, combine the 1 tablespoon cornstarch, rice wine, water, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, white vinegar, and orange zest.
Step 2
To coat the chicken, add the egg, salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon oil into a large bowl and whisk together.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, add ½ cup cornstarch and flour and mix well.
Step 4
In a large frying pan or a wok, heat oil to 375ºF.
Step 5
Dip chicken pieces in the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture.
Step 6
Fry the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden and crisp.
Step 7
Transfer to a cooling rack and repeat with remaining chicken.
Step 8
When you are done with the chicken, drain most of the oil from the pan (leave about a tablespoon).
Step 9
Add the ginger, garlic, and crushed red peppers, cooking for about 10 seconds.
Step 10
Add the orange sauce and bring to boil.
Step 11
Turn off the heat, add cooked chicken, and stir until well mixed.