How big is the orange chicken at Panda Express?

Spicy

Our signature dish. Crispy chicken wok-tossed in a sweet and spicy orange sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 5.70 oz

Calories380 Calories from Fat160 Total Fat18 g Sat. Fat3.5 g Cholesterol80 mg

Sodium620 mg Carbs45 g Dietary Fiber0 g Sugar19 g Protein14 g

How big is the orange chicken at Panda Express?

for 8 servings

  • 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (905 g)
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 cup cornstarch (125 g)
  • 3 cups flour (375 g)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ½ cups water (360 mL)
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 6 cups oil (1 ½ L), for frying

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • ¼ teaspoon chili flake
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon ginger, minced
  • ¼ cup sugar (50 g)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar (55 g)
  • ¼ cup orange juice (60 mL)
  • ¼ cup white distilled vinegar (60 mL)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

  1. On a cutting board, cut chicken into 1x1-inch (2x2-cm) cubes and set aside.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine salt, white pepper, cornstarch, and flour. Whisk to combine.
  3. Add the egg, water, and oil until it reaches the consistency of pancake batter.
  4. Add the chicken to the batter and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
  5. Heat oil in a wok or heavy bottom pan to 350˚F (180˚C).
  6. Gently add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes until lightly golden brown.
  7. Remove the chicken from the pan and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  8. Set a heavy bottomed pot over medium- high heat and add the oil.
  9. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the red pepper flakes, ginger, and garlic, and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  10. Add the sugar and brown sugar, and stir to combine.
  11. Add in the orange juice and allow the sugars to begin to dissolve in the liquid, stirring occasionally.
  12. Add in the vinegar and soy sauce, and stir to combine.
  13. Add the cornstarch and water together and whisk to combine. Add to the pan and stir.
  14. Continue to cook the sauce until maple syrup consistency is achieved.
  15. Add in the fried chicken and stir until completely coated in the sauce.
  16. Top with sesame oil.
  17. Enjoy!

for 8 servings

  • 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (905 g)
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 cup cornstarch (125 g)
  • 3 cups flour (375 g)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ½ cups water (360 mL)
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 6 cups oil (1 ½ L), for frying

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • ¼ teaspoon chili flake
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon ginger, minced
  • ¼ cup sugar (50 g)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar (55 g)
  • ¼ cup orange juice (60 mL)
  • ¼ cup white distilled vinegar (60 mL)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

  1. On a cutting board, cut chicken into 1x1-inch (2x2-cm) cubes and set aside.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine salt, white pepper, cornstarch, and flour. Whisk to combine.
  3. Add the egg, water, and oil until it reaches the consistency of pancake batter.
  4. Add the chicken to the batter and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
  5. Heat oil in a wok or heavy bottom pan to 350˚F (180˚C).
  6. Gently add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes until lightly golden brown.
  7. Remove the chicken from the pan and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  8. Set a heavy bottomed pot over medium- high heat and add the oil.
  9. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the red pepper flakes, ginger, and garlic, and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  10. Add the sugar and brown sugar, and stir to combine.
  11. Add in the orange juice and allow the sugars to begin to dissolve in the liquid, stirring occasionally.
  12. Add in the vinegar and soy sauce, and stir to combine.
  13. Add the cornstarch and water together and whisk to combine. Add to the pan and stir.
  14. Continue to cook the sauce until maple syrup consistency is achieved.
  15. Add in the fried chicken and stir until completely coated in the sauce.
  16. Top with sesame oil.
  17. Enjoy!

How big is the orange chicken at Panda Express?

How big is Panda Express large orange chicken?

For example, a small order of Panda Express orange chicken (5.6 oz.) is $0.75/oz while a large portion (22.4 oz.) is only about $0.46/oz — a savings of about 39%.

How many ounces is Panda Express Orange Chicken?

Signature dish orange chicken includes sweet and spicy sauce and possesses 260 calories, 13 grams of fat, and 450mg of sodium for a serving size of 4.1 ounces. Often visitors pair the meal with fried rice and a medium Pepsi adding 680 calories, nine grams of fat, and 650mg of sodium in total.

How many pounds of orange chicken Panda Express?

According to NBC News, in 2021, Panda Express dished up over 115 pounds of Orange Chicken that year alone — which, per the outlet, accounted for a third of the franchise's total sales.

How many pieces of orange chicken is one serving?

Fully Cooked - H-E-B.