Description
Baked Orange Chicken with Panda Express Copycat Sauce is a delightful and easy-to-make dish that captures the flavors of your favorite Chinese takeout right at home. Tender chicken breasts are marinated in a luscious sweet and tangy sauce, then baked to perfection for a crispy finish. Perfect for family gatherings or casual dinners, this recipe promises to impress with its vibrant flavors and appealing presentation. Serve it up hot for a memorable meal that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and orange zest. Add chicken and marinate for 30 minutes.
- While marinating, whisk together remaining marinade ingredients with cornstarch until smooth; set aside.
- Bake marinated chicken uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until juices run clear.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, bring reserved marinade to a boil until thickened (5-7 minutes).
- Drizzle thickened sauce over baked chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - For added nutrition, include vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers during the last ten minutes of baking. - Adjust sweetness by reducing sugar or adding lime juice for acidity. - Substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free version.