Gluten-Free Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken For Spring
A delicious and crispy gluten-free version of the popular Panda Express Orange Chicken, perfect for a spring dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup gluten-free soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix gluten-free flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mixture until well coated.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat and fry the chicken until golden brown and crispy.
- In a separate saucepan, combine orange juice, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and orange zest. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the fried chicken to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve hot with rice or vegetables.
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Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey based on your preference.
- This dish can be served with steamed broccoli for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg