Baked Orange Chicken
Prepare a delicious Baked Orange Chicken using a homemade sauce inspired by Panda Express Orange Chicken, coupled with a simple baking method that's both convenient and healthier than frying, all achieved in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless skinless
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons rice wine, white wine works too
- orange juice, from 1 orange
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons sodium soy sauce
- 10 tablespoons sugar
- 10 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 orange, zested
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Pulse panko in a food processor for finer crumbs. Set up bowls for panko, chicken chunks, eggs, and flour.
- Coat chicken in flour, then egg, and breadcrumbs. Place on a baking sheet, spray with cooking spray, and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- While chicken bakes, prepare the sauce. Sauté ginger, garlic, and red peppers in a saucepan. Add remaining sauce ingredients, bring to a boil until thickened.
- Once chicken is done, toss it in the sauce and serve. Enjoy this crispy delight!
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