Crispy Orange Chicken
“We enjoy these tangy nuggets so many ways—over noodles or rice, in sandwiches, even on top of lettuce and cabbage.” —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
| Servings | Cook Time |
| 4servings | 30minutes total |
| Servings |
| 4servings |
| Cook Time |
| 30minutes total |
Ingredients
- 16 ounces frozen popcorn chicken about 4 cups
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 medium carrots thinly sliced
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- dash cayenne pepper
- hot cooked rice
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Instructions
- Bake popcorn chicken according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add carrots; cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in orange zest, juice, hoisin sauce, sugar and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 4-6 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add chicken to skillet; toss to coat. Serve with rice.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
1 cup (calculated without rice): 450 calories, 20g fat (3g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 1294mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 3g fibre), 14g protein.
