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Orange Chicken Freezer Meal Recipe

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Crispy chicken pieces coated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce, perfect as a make-ahead freezer meal for quick dinners.

Ingredients

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

  1. Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine egg whites and cornstarch. Add chicken and toss until well coated.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in batches, stirring often, until golden brown (3–5 minutes per batch). Drain on paper towels.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, water, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch to make the sauce.
  5. For immediate serving: Pour sauce into a saucepan over medium heat, bring to a boil while stirring, then reduce heat and simmer 1–2 minutes until thickened. Toss with cooked chicken and garnish with green onions if desired.
  6. To freeze: Place uncooked sauce in a labeled gallon freezer bag and seal. Place cooked, cooled chicken in a separate freezer bag. Store both together in the freezer.
  7. To reheat: Thaw sauce in a bowl of hot water. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake frozen chicken on a lined baking sheet for 12–15 minutes until heated through. Heat sauce in a saucepan until thickened, then combine with chicken and serve.

Notes

  • Cook chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding and ensure crispiness.
  • Store frozen meal for up to 2–3 months for best quality.
  • Serve with rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
  • Adjust sweetness by reducing or increasing honey to taste.

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