Copy-Cat Panda Express Sweet Fire Chicken Recipe

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Copy-Cat Panda Express Sweet Fire Chicken
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Ingredients
14
Count
Nutrition
379
Calories
Total time
25
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. For the chicken, dip strips in flour. I usually do this by putting the chicken strips in a big zip-top bag with the flour in it, and shake until all of the chicken pieces are evenly covered with flour. Next, drop the chicken strips in the beaten egg. Again, I do this all at once. Just make sure the egg is in a big bowl, dump all of the chicken strips in, and evenly coat. Lastly, dip in cornstarch. This time the process is a little more precise, so I take about one-third of the strips and toss them in a zip-top bag with cornstarch. Lay them on a wire rack to prep for frying, and repeat the process. This method is pretty messy, and if you have another way of doing it, feel free to do it! =).
  2. In a large skillet, heat oil to medium-high heat. Carefully lay chicken strips into the oil. Be careful to not crowd the pan. Fry the strips for about 1 minute, and then flip them over. Once they are evenly goldish-brown, and appear to be crispy, remove them from the oil and lay on a wire cooling rack lined with paper towels to allow the excess oil to drain off of them. Set aside and make the sauce.
  3. For the sauce, combine all ingredients, except for cornstarch and 3 tablespoons of water, in a food processor. Blend until the ingredients are well combined, and garlic and jalapeño is finely minced into the liquid. Next, place the mixture into a medium saucepan, and simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Combine the cornstarch and water in a separate container to form a thick paste. Incorporate paste into the simmering sauce. Whisk together, until the sauce starts to thicken slightly. Remove from heat, and toss in pineapple chunks (or use fresh pineapple if you prefer it).
  4. In a large skillet, heat the sauce to a simmering, and add the fried chicken strips. Simmer for about five minutes, or until all of the chicken strips are well coated and reheated (if they were set aside to cool for a long time). Serve over white rice, or by itself. However you prefer! Enjoy! =).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 378.91 Kcal (1586 kJ)
Calories from fat 80.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.94g 14%
Cholesterol 85.94mg 29%
Sodium 660.62mg 28%
Potassium 123.35mg 3%
Total Carbs 66.48g 22%
Sugars 17.52g 70%
Dietary Fiber 3.31g 13%
Protein 7.67g 15%
Vitamin C 6.4mg 11%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 96mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 223.57 Kcal (936 kJ)
Calories from fat 47.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.27g 14%
Cholesterol 50.71mg 29%
Sodium 389.8mg 28%
Potassium 72.79mg 3%
Total Carbs 39.23g 22%
Sugars 10.34g 70%
Dietary Fiber 1.95g 13%
Protein 4.52g 15%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 11%
Iron 1.3mg 12%
Calcium 56.7mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.7
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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