Dinnerthendessert.com Panda Express Orange Chicken (copycat) Recipes Recipe

Total time: 35 minutes

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Net Carbs are 10% of calories per serving, at 31g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Dinnerthendessert.com Panda Express Orange Chicken (copycat) Recipes Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 10% of calories per serving, at 31g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 24%. At 546mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Dinnerthendessert.com Panda Express Orange Chicken (copycat) Recipes Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8 servings   ( 235 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 321
Total Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 127mg
Sodium: 546mg
Total Carbohydrates: 32g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 19g
Protein: 24g
Calcium: 36mg Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 402mg Vitamin A: 24mcg
Vitamin C: 19mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1" pieces
  • 1 egg
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 2 tbsp oil, divided, plus more for frying
  • ½ cup corn starch, plus 1 tbsp
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 1½ tablespoons ginger root, minced
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp hot red chili pepper, crushed
  • 4 green onions, chopped from tip to tail (not including root)
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing rice wine
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 10 tablespoons sugar
  • 10 tablespoons white vinegar
  • zest of 2 oranges

Instructions

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