Crispy Orange Chicken Recipe

By dlperkins

Ingredients

• 16 ounces frozen popcorn chicken (about 4 cups)
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• Dash cayenne pepper
• Hot cooked rice

Preparation

Step 1

Bake popcorn chicken according to package directions.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add carrots; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in orange peel, juice, hoisin sauce, sugar and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-6 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly.

Add chicken to skillet; toss to coat. Serve with rice.
Yield: 4 servings.