Easy Orange Chicken (Better than Takeout)

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Easy Orange Chicken (Better than Takeout)

Easy Orange Chicken is proof that a delicious shortcut can deliver restaurant-quality results at home. No deep frying, complicated steps, or a sink full of dirty dishes required.

Prep Time5

Cook Time23

Total Time28

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Servings: servings

Calories: 508kcal

Author: Chula King

Equipment

Quarter-sheet pan lined with nonstick aluminum foil
Medium saucier or skillet
Silicone spoon or spatula

Ingredients

12 ounces (half a 24 ounce bag) of frozen lightly breaded chicken bites (See Tips 1 and 2)
2 Tablespoons (1 ounce) orange juice
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
½ cup (approximately 5.5 ounces) Panda Express Orange Sauce (See Tip 2)

Instructions

Place the frozen chicken bites in an even layer on a nonstick aluminum foil-lined baking sheet. Cook the chicken according to the package directions. (See Tip 3)
While the chicken is cooking, make the orange sauce. Add the orange juice and light brown sugar to a medium saucier or skillet over medium-low heat. Cook until the sugar is dissolved, about a minute. Stir in the orange sauce; cook over medium-low heat until well combined and heated.
Add half of the cooked chicken to the orange sauce in the skillet; toss to combine. Add the remaining cooked chicken to the orange sauce and toss gently to fully coat.
Serve immediately over rice or plain.
Yield: 2 servings (See Tip 4)

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Notes

I used frozen Just Bare Lightly Breaded Chicken Bites. Results might vary with other brands of frozen chicken bites.
Half a bag of Just Bare chicken bites contains 12 to 14 pieces, depending on the size of the pieces.
You can also cook the chicken in an Air Fryer. However, depending on the size of your air fryer, you will likely need to cook the chicken in two batches to avoid overcrowding.
This recipe can be easily doubled.

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