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Orange Chicken Freezer Meal Recipe

This Make-Ahead Orange Chicken Freezer Meal is a delicious and tangy chicken dish with the right amount of ginger and orange, and with the convenience of having it ready in the freezer to whip up last minute!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 370 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese

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

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  1. Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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
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  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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. 

Notes

  • For a complete meal, serve the orange chicken over a bed of steamed white or brown rice, which will absorb the flavorful sauce perfectly. You can also pair it with a side of stir-fried vegetables such as broccoli, bell peppers, and snap peas for added crunch and nutrition.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 370kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Cholesterol 96mg (32%) Sodium 360mg (15%) Potassium 623mg (18%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 85IU (2%) Vitamin C 12.3mg (14%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 370

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 370kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 96mg 32%
Sodium 360mg 15%
Potassium 623mg 13%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 85IU 2%
Vitamin C 12.3mg 14%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.