Crispy Orange Chicken
User Reviews
4.1
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
347 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Crispy Orange Chicken
Description
The Crispy Orange Chicken recipe uses pre-cooked Tyson chicken nuggets as a convenient base, crisped according to package directions. A fresh sauce made with orange juice, zest, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, chicken stock, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and cornstarch is cooked until thick and flavorful. The combination of citrus and savory notes creates a balanced glaze that complements the nuggets' crunch. The cooking method ensures that garlic and ginger release their aromatics before sauce thickening.
To serve, the hot sauce is poured over the crispy chicken nuggets and immediately served to prevent sogginess. Optional garnishes of toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions add texture and a mild pungency that brightens the overall dish. This preparation offers the taste of orange chicken without frying from scratch.
Ingredients
- 20 units chicken nuggets Tyson brand
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced, fresh
- 1/4 cup orange juice fresh squeezed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest orange part only
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Garnish (optional)
- sesame seeds
- green onion chopped
Instructions
- Cook Tyson Chicken Nuggets according to the package directions
- In a bowl, mix the orange juice, zest, chicken stock, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and cornstarch together
- Place a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the sesame oil
- Cook the garlic and ginger for 2-3 minutes or until they're soft and fragrant.
- Pour the bowl with all the rest of the sauce ingredients and cook on medium heat while stirring until the sauce boils and thickens
- Add salt and pepper and check the sauce for seasoning
- Pour sauce over crispy Tyson Chicken Nuggets and coat the chicken on all sides. Serve IMMEDIATELY to avoid the nuggets from softening
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 347 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 347kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 190mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 91mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 35IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.1
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