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Orange Chicken Recipe (Panda Express Copycat)

04/06/2018 By Charlene 1 Comment

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Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken recipe on myfrugaladventures.com. Simple weeknight gluten free dinner idea.

 

Here is another family favorite recipe that is great for busy nights.  This orange chicken is quick and we have it several times per month.

This is a gluten free recipe for those of you looking for that and it can be popped into a thermos for busy sports nights.

We usually have this with rice or cauliflower rice or steamed broccoli.

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Orange Chicken Recipe
Serves: 4
 
Quick and easy orange chicken recipe.
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken, cut into bite sized pieces
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup soy sauce (regular, low sodium or gluten free according to preference)
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Slliced fresh green onions and/or toasted sesame seeds (optional garnish)
Instructions
  1. Place a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add a thin layer of oil – just enough to cover the
  2. surface of the pan (about 3 tablespoons).
  3. Pour the cornstarch into a large bowl, add chicken and sprinkle with salt and pepper- evenly coat the chicken with cornstarch shaking off excess as you go.
  4. Place the coated chicken into the hot pan, spreading it out so it’s in an even layer.
  5. Continue cooking the chicken, stirring occasionally, until it is cooked through and turns a golden
  6. brown.
  7. Whisk together all remaining ingredients in a small bowl for the sauce.
  8. Once chicken is cooked, remove from pan and set aside.
  9. Pour the sauce mixture into the hot skillet and allow it to simmer until it thickens slightly.
  10. Turn off the heat, add the chicken back into the pan, and toss it lightly to completely coat each
  11. piece in the sauce.
  12. Garnish with sliced fresh green onions, toasted sesame seeds and even a little extra orange zest
  13. if desired.
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The cornstarch helps to make the chicken nice and crispy and brown when cooking but I definitely like to shake off any excess before cooking.

Here is your fully cooked chicken ready for the sauce.

Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken recipe on myfrugaladventures.com. Simple weeknight gluten free dinner idea.

That extra orange zest makes a big difference in flavor.

I hope you enjoy this recipe– come back and let me know what you think! Also, see the Albertsons Weekly Ad.

Here are a few other recipes you might also like:

Shanghai Cucumbers

Mongolian Beef 

 

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  1. Kimberly @ Foodtalko says

    04/22/2018 at 7:41 AM

    I think I need to stop reading food blogs when I am on a diet. That looks incredible, I really need to try it

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