Easy Baked Orange Chicken
This Easy Baked Orange Chicken is the ultimate 30-minute dinner that tastes exactly like your favorite Panda Express takeout without the extra calories from deep frying. By using a light, crispy coating and a zesty homemade orange sauce, you get that perfect sticky-sweet finish. Whether you choose to make this orange chicken in the air fryer or the oven, it s a healthy, family-approved meal that s better than delivery!
One of my weaknesses is Friday night takeout. By Friday I’m either tired of cooking or I want something sinful like a cheesy pizza or Chinese. I love making copycat meals at home because you control the ingredients. We love Panda Express Orange Chicken (who doesn’t?) and sweet and sour pork but sometimes I want it when takeout isn’t on the menu.
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ cup fresh orange juice from 3-5 oranges
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic pressed
- 1 tablespoon orange zest about 1 small orange
- ½ teaspoon fresh ginger zested
- ⅛ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
- 2 green onions sliced (green parts only)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water