Panda Express Orange Chicken (Family-Friendly Healthier Version)
⏱️ 45 minutes👥 6 servings❤️ Taste: 9/10
Nutrition Facts
Calories
420
Protein
25g
Carbs
48g
Fiber
6g
Health Benefits
Gut Health7/10
Anti-Inflammatory7/10
Blood Sugar Control7/10
Ingredients
- •For the Chicken:
- •• 2 lbs boneless chicken breast, cubed
- •• 2 eggs
- •• 1 cup whole wheat flour (instead of white flour)
- •• ¼ cup cornstarch
- •• Avocado oil for frying (instead of vegetable oil)
- •For the Sauce:
- •• 1 cup fresh orange juice (instead of concentrate)
- •• 2 tbsp orange zest
- •• 3 tbsp coconut sugar (instead of white sugar)
- •• ¼ cup rice vinegar
- •• 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- •• 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- •• 3 cloves garlic, minced
- •• ¼ cup chicken broth
- •• 1 tbsp cornstarch
- •• Served with: Brown rice (instead of white rice)
Instructions
- 11. Mix eggs in bowl. Combine flour and cornstarch in another bowl
- 22. Dip chicken in egg, then coat with flour mixture
- 33. Heat avocado oil in large pan
- 44. Fry chicken pieces until golden (about 5 mins)
- 55. For sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients except cornstarch
- 66. Mix cornstarch with 2 tbsp water, add to sauce
- 77. Heat sauce until thickened
- 88. Toss chicken with sauce
- 99. Serve over brown rice
Smart Substitutions
• White flour→Whole wheat flour
More fiber and nutrients
💡 30% lower
• Vegetable oil→Avocado oil
Better fats, more stable at high heat
💡 Neutral
• White sugar→Coconut sugar
Contains minerals, lower glycemic impact
💡 35% lower
• Orange concentrate→Fresh orange juice
No added sugars, natural vitamins
💡 20% lower