Easy Orange Chicken

Name: Easy Orange Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asia, Chinese
Ingredients: 16 ounces frozen popcorn chicken (about 4 cups); 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 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

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

You'll say goodbye to takeout and hello to homemade once you try this easy orange chicken recipe.

Ingredients

16 ounces frozen popcorn chicken (about 4 cups)
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon canola oil
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

Directions

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.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup (calculated without rice): 450 calories, 20g fat (3g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 1294mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein.

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

Recipe Creator

Community Cook