4 servings

Healthier Than Panda Express Orange Chicken Recipe

Name: Healthier Than Panda Express Orange Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large chicken breasts; salt & black pepper; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 0.75 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 teaspoons zest from orange; 0.5 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 2 cloves garlic; 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; chopped scallions; toasted sesame seeds

Prep 15 min

Cook 15 min

4 servings

301 kcal

4 servings

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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large chicken breasts(1 pound, cut into 1-inch pieces)2
salt & black pepper(to taste)
cornstarch(sprinkled over chicken)2 tablespoons
olive oil(divided)3 tablespoons
orange juice(freshly squeezed (For: sauce))0.75 cup
soy sauce((For: sauce))2 tablespoons
lemon juice((For: sauce))1 tablespoon
packed brown sugar(or honey (For: sauce))2 tablespoons
cornstarch((For: sauce))1 tablespoon
zest from orange(zest from 1 orange (For: sauce))2 teaspoons
grated fresh ginger((For: sauce))0.5 teaspoon
garlic(minced (For: sauce))2 cloves
crushed red pepper flakes(or more to taste, optional (For: sauce))0.25 teaspoon
chopped scallions((For: garnish))
toasted sesame seeds((For: garnish))