Description
A healthier and delicious alternative to fried orange chicken, baked to perfection with savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup Panda Express Orange Chicken Copycat Sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine chicken pieces with olive oil, cornstarch, garlic powder, ginger, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Toss to coat the chicken evenly.
- Place the chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and brush with the orange chicken sauce.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Adjust seasoning and add vegetables as desired for additional flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg