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Air Fryer Panda Express Orange Chicken

Crispy Air Fryer Panda Express Orange Chicken Made Homestyle

This Air Fryer Panda Express Orange Chicken is a crispy, tender dish enveloped in a sweet tangy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten
  • as needed spray Cooking Spray/Oil To prevent sticking
For the Sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Minced
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Orange Juice High-quality juice is key
  • 1/4 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Do not substitute
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch For thickening the sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Orange Zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Optional

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for about 5 minutes.
  2. Set up your breading station with flour, cornstarch, and salt in one bowl, and beaten eggs in another.
  3. Dip chicken pieces in the flour mixture, then into the beaten eggs, then back into the flour mixture.
  4. Lightly grease the air fryer basket and arrange the breaded chicken in a single layer. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  5. Prepare the sauce in a saucepan by sautéing garlic and ginger, then adding orange juice, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and cornstarch. Cook until thickened.
  6. Combine the cooked chicken with the sauce in a large bowl and toss gently.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with fresh vegetables or steamed rice for a quick and satisfying meal.

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