Description
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken coated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce that brings warmth to your weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup Panda Express Orange Chicken Copycat Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- A clove or two of garlic (optional, minced)
- A pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- A splash of chicken broth (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, toss the bite-sized chicken pieces with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the seasoned chicken evenly in a single layer.
- Bake the chicken for about 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and brush the orange chicken sauce over the pieces.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Pat the chicken dry before tossing with oil to ensure proper browning. For crispier pieces, use a wire rack on the baking sheet. Adjust sauce sweetness with rice vinegar or fresh orange juice if necessary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Baked Chicken, Orange Chicken, Easy Dinner, Comfort Food