Name: Orange Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 360 min
Ingredients: 3-4 lbs Chicken Thighs; 2 Cups BBQ Sauce; 1 1/3 Cup Orange Marmalade; 1/4 Cup Soy Sauce; 2 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar; 1 Tbsp Orange Zest

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Nothing better than Orange Chicken.

Orange chicken is a dish that can be enjoyed all year long, but it is especially delicious in the winter. The Orange Chicken recipe is easy to follow and can be made in advance. This makes it the perfect meal to have on hand for those busy weeknights. The best part about this Orange Chicken recipe is that it is freezer friendly. That means you can make it ahead of time and have it ready to go when you need it. Simply thaw it in the fridge overnight and then cook it up the next day. This Orange Chicken recipe is perfect for those nights when you need a quick and easy meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is full of flavor. You will love this Orange Chicken recipe, and it will become a staple in your kitchen.

Ingredients you will need for this Orange Chicken Recipe.

Chicken Thighs
BBQ Sauce
Orange Marmalade
Soy Sauce
Apple Cider Vinegar
Orange Zest

You will love this Orange Chicken Recipe

Let’s be honest, you do not have the time to be in the kitchen making dinner every night. Whether its because you are a new mom, struggling to just make it through the day, a working mom that gets off at 5:30 and your kids are in bed by 7:30-8, or you are a stay at home mom of 3 with all your kids in extracurricular activities, some times the time is just not there for a fresh prepped dinner.

Then comes in freezer meals, simple to prep, in under 5 minutes. You can then toss the contents of the bag into the crockpot and let it go. Enjoy the smell of a wonderful meal cooking as you go on with all the things you have to accomplish during the day. Its that easy, and yes, under 10 minutes of prep for this freezer meal, and you get a delicious home cooked meal.

Why you will love this Orange Chicken Freezer Meal

5 minute prep
Kid approved
Fast clean up
Dairy Free
Extremely Tasty

How do you make this recipe in the crockpot?

This recipe is super easy to make in a crockpot. All you have to do is put your contents of the bag into the crockpot, set the heat and let it cook. No mess and a home cooked meal that tastes delicious.

Do I need to use bone in chicken thighs?

You can use bone in or bone off. I tend to leave the bone on as it gives some extra flavor to the meal. You can always take the thighs out after cooking, remove the meat from the bone, put the meat back in the crockpot and stir in the chicken, then serve.

How to make Orange Chicken?

This recipe can be made either fresh or frozen. You can make it and then freeze to be made later. Follow the recipe to see how to make orange chicken with the easiest prep possible.

How do you store this Orange Chicken recipe?

This Orange Chicken will stay fresh for up to three months in the freezer with a sealed freezer bag. After cooking, you can keep this meal in the fridge for 3-5 days.

An amazing Orange Chicken recipe for your home

This delicious Orange Chicken freezer meal is perfect for busy weeknights! Quick to prep and with only a few simple ingredients, this Orange Chicken will be a family favorite. Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal. Add a side of steamed broccoli or a green salad to round out the meal.

This Orange Chicken recipe is one that you’ll make again and again. It’s perfect for meal prep and makes great leftovers. So go ahead and double the recipe, you’ll be glad you did!

What to serve as a side with Orange Chicken?

Steamed Broccoli
Cucumber Salad
Stir Fried Vegetable Rice
Hot and Sour Soup
Milk Bread Rolls
Vegetable Medley

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Orange Chicken

Looking for an Orange Chicken freezer meal that's easy and delicious? Look no further! This recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight, and can be made ahead of time so you can have dinner on the table in no time.

Prep Time5

Cook Time6

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese

Keyword: How to make Orange Chicken, Orange Chicken, Orange Chicken Freezer Meal

Servings: 4 people

Equipment

freezer gallon bag

Ingredients

3-4 lbs Chicken Thighs
2 Cups BBQ Sauce
1 1/3 Cup Orange Marmalade
1/4 Cup Soy Sauce
2 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Tbsp Orange Zest

Instructions

Freezer Directions

Label Freezer bag with Recipe name, cooking from freezer directions and expiration date (todays date plus three months).
Add all ingredients to labeled gallon freezer bag.
Store in freezer for up to three months.

Cooking Directions

Thaw overnight in fridge or in the morning in some warm water (meal may not be 100% thawed but that is ok)
Add freezer bag contents into slow cooker.
Cook on low for 4-6 hours
Shred Chicken, then stir and serve

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