Description
Baked Orange Chicken with Panda Express Copycat Sauce is a delicious and vibrant dish that brings the flavors of your favorite takeout right into your home kitchen. With succulent chicken coated in a zesty, sweet, and savory sauce, this easy-to-make recipe will impress your family and friends alike. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish promises to become a staple in your meal rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them in the dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, minced garlic, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Pour half of the sauce over the chicken in the baking dish. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the chicken from the oven and pour remaining sauce into a saucepan on medium heat to simmer until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Slice the baked chicken and drizzle with thickened sauce. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg