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Crispy Orange Chicken

Name: Crispy 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); 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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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Dec. 29, 2022

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

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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

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.

Crispy Orange Chicken

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