Description
A cozy weeknight dinner featuring succulent chicken glazed with a tangy orange sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup Panda Express Orange Chicken Copycat Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional for garnish)
- Chopped green onions (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the chicken pieces with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and ginger powder in a bowl.
- Toss until the chicken is well coated and fragrant with savory spices.
- Place the chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then remove and brush the chicken generously with the Panda Express Orange Chicken Copycat Sauce.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and beautifully glazed.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
Marinate the chicken overnight for extra flavor. This recipe also works well with turkey or tofu.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg