Healthier Than Panda Express Orange Chicken Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min
Serves: 4
Source: theyummybowl.com
Enjoy a healthier twist on a takeout favorite with this Orange Chicken recipe. Made with lean chicken and a lighter, flavorful orange sauce, it's a nutritious and delicious alternative to Panda Express. Perfect for a quick, homemade meal!
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- 2 large chicken breasts(1 pound, cut into 1-inch pieces)
- salt & black pepper(to taste)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch(sprinkled over chicken)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil(divided)
- 0.75 cup orange juice(freshly squeezed (For: sauce))
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce((For: sauce))
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice((For: sauce))
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar(or honey (For: sauce))
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch((For: sauce))
- 2 teaspoons zest from orange(zest from 1 orange (For: sauce))
- 0.5 teaspoon grated fresh ginger((For: sauce))
- 2 cloves garlic(minced (For: sauce))
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes(or more to taste, optional (For: sauce))
- chopped scallions((For: garnish))
- toasted sesame seeds((For: garnish))
