If you’ve eaten Chinese food inside U.S., then you’ve probably tried the sweet and irresistible orange chicken recipe showcased at fastfood Chinese restaurants. As delicious because orange chicken is, it’s not just a very healthy dish to get away from the menu.
Not only do many Chinese chain restaurants make many of their dishes with MSG (Monosodium glutamate), a flavor enhancer that’s been associated with many health problems, they’re often cooked with lots of fat and sugar. Rather than taking the risk and eating whatever is potentially very unhealthy, why not try making your own private healthy orange chicken recipe at your house?
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Ditch the oil and fried mess to make this baked orange chicken recipe. If you love the tasty orange chicken recipe from Panda Express, you must also love this sticky sweet creation we’re sharing here.
The actual chicken on this recipe is coated in panko crumbs for the crispy coating. When the chicken bakes, it’ll be nice crunchy through the crumbs.
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This orange chicken recipe is constucted from orange marmalade to get the dish that sweet and sticky orange quality, and even fresh ginger, hoisin sauce, and low sodium soy sauce. While making orange chicken in the home is just not convenient as simply purchasing it in a restaurant, the healthier approach and delicious flavor are really really worth the effort.
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Cook time: 25 minutes Prep time: 30 minutes Idle time: |
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Servings: Unit: MetricUS Imperial |
Ingredients
- 4 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into One inch pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 3 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- for the sauce:
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1 1/2 cups orange marmalade
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
To make the chicken:
- Preheat the oven to 450