5 Ingredient Orange Chicken Freezer Meal
Whether you're a fan of Orange Chicken or simply looking for a convenient and flavorful freezer meal, this recipe will quickly become a household favorite.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 4 hours hrs
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
1 gallon freezer bag
Slow Cooker / Crockpot
Sauce (Whisk Together): 2 cups BBQ sauce 1 1/3 cup orange marmelade 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar For Serving: 2 cups uncooked rice cook according to package before serving
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Freezer Prep Directions Prepare a gallon freezer bag, labeling according to your preferred method.
Whisk together sauce ingredients. (Optional: Reserve some for serving in air tight container in fridge or freezer)
Add all remaining ingredients, except for serving ingredients, to the freezer bag.
Seal bag, removing as much air as possible, and freeze for up to three months.
Slow Cooker Directions Thaw freezer bag in fridge 12-24 hours before cooking.
Add freezer bag contents into slow cooker.
Cook on low for 4-6 hours
Shred chicken, stir, and serve over rice. Optional: Garnish with green onions and red pepper flakes for a bit of spice.
Instant Pot Directions
Dump the contents of the freezer bag into the Instant Pot, add 1/2 cup water.
Set to High Pressure for 20 minutes, then allow a 10-minute natural release followed by a quick release.
Shred chicken, stir, and serve over rice. Optional: Garnish with green onions and red pepper flakes for a bit of spice.
Make it Gluten-Free:
Ensure your BBQ sauce is gluten-free, and use coconut aminos or tamari, not soy sauce.
Make it Dairy-Free:
This recipe is naturally dairy-free.
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