ORANGE CHICKEN FREEZER MEAL RECIPE

 

INGREDIENTS
 

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 2 egg whites
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • fresh green onion, sliced optional

ORANGE SAUCE

  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger pureed or minced
  • 1 tsp cornstarch

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  • In a medium sized bowl, combine cornstarch and egg whites. Stir and add chicken to bowl. Turn to coat chicken until all are well combined.
  • Add oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat, and when hot, add coated chicken in small batches. Cook, stirring often until golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel as you cook remaining batches.
  • In another small bowl make the orange sauce by whisking together orange juice, water, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch. 

MAKE IT NOW

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add orange sauce mix. Bring to a boil, stirring continuously, then reduce heat to low and simmer 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce thickens up. Pour sauce over chicken and serve with chopped green onions if using. 

FREEZE IT FOR LATER

  • Place uncooked sauce into labeled gallon sized bag. Seal, removing air. Place cooked and cooled chicken into another labeled gallon size freezer bag. You can add the sauce bag into this bag to prevent them getting separated. Place in freezer and freeze. 

REHEATING

  • Place frozen orange sauce mix into a bowl of hot water to thaw quickly. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place frozen chicken on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until chicken is fully heated through. Bring to a boil, stirring continuously, then reduce heat to low and simmer 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce thickens up. Pour sauce over chicken and serve with chopped green onions if using. 

NUTRITION

Serving: 1g | Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 360mg | Potassium: 623mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 12.3mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.7mg

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