Cheater Orange Chicken!

Do you LOVE orange chicken but hate the hassle of deep-frying? I know I do! That's why I came up with this "cheater" version using Tyson Chicken Strips. I know it sounds a bit weird but these crispy strips were just perfect! I just baked them up according to the package directions and made the orange sauce on the side. Then I just tossed the chicken in the thickened sauce and served it on top of rice. For something extra special, I also sprinkled some sesame seeds on top. A perfect restaurant quality meal here's my simple recipe so you can make the same at home!

Ingredients:


1 lb frozen crispy chicken strips
1 Tbsp oil
1 red bell peppers, diced
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
1 c orange juice
2 Tbsp soy sauce
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp Siracha (or however spicy you like it!)
1 Tbsp cornstarch
sesame seeds, for garnish
sliced green onions, for garnish
grated orange zest, for garnish
cooked rice, for serving


Prep:


1. Bake (or microwave) chicken strips according to package directions. Let cool slightly and cut into bite-size pieces.


2. Heat oil in a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Add bell pepper and cook until softened, 5 minutes. Add ginger and garlic, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.


3. Stir in orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, Siracha and cornstarch until smooth. Let simmer until slightly thickened, 5 minutes.


4. Stir in chicken and toss to coat with sauce. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Serve over rice and top with sesame seeds, green onion and orange zest.