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Orange Chicken over Rice

A delightful dish that combines crispy popcorn chicken with a zesty orange sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 bag popcorn chicken Cook according to package instructions
  • 3 cups water For cooking the rice
  • 2 cups rice Use white or brown rice based on preference
  • 1 cup orange sauce For coating chicken
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey Adjust sweetness to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • optional green onions For garnish

Method
 

Cooking Rice
  1. Prepare the rice according to package instructions using the 3 cups of water.
Cooking Chicken
  1. In a skillet, cook the popcorn chicken according to package instructions.
  2. Once cooked, add the orange sauce, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet with the chicken.
  3. Stir to coat the chicken thoroughly and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Serving
  1. Serve the chicken over the cooked rice and garnish with sliced green onions if desired.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, add a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of water) while it simmers. Adjust sweetness based on taste. Consider marinating chicken in soy sauce and garlic powder beforehand for added flavor. This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables or a light salad.