Orange Chicken Freezer Meal - My Family Dinner

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.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 4

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Asian inspired, Chinese

Servings people

Calories 695 kcal

Equipment

1 gallon freezer bag
Slow Cooker / Crockpot

Ingredients

2-3 lbs chicken thighs boneless/skinless

Orange Chicken 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:

Cilantro Lime Rice recipe below
Reserved Orange Chicken Sauce

Cilantro Lime Rice

2-4 cups Cooked rice I like Basmati rice
2 Limes juiced
1/4 cup Fresh cilantro diced
1 tsp Salt

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Instructions

Prep | Freezer Directions

Prepare a gallon freezer bag, labeling according to your preferred method.
Whisk together sauce ingredients.
Add 1 1/2 cup orange chicken sauce + chicken thighs into freezer bag. Reserve the remaining sauce for day of cooking. (Store reserved sauce in an airtight container in fridge or freezer.)
Seal bag, removing as much air as possible, and freeze for up to three months.

Slow Cooker | Cooking Directions

Thaw freezer bag in fridge 12-24 hours before cooking.
Dump the contents of the freezer bag into a slow cooker.
Cook on low for 4-6 hours
When chicken is almost done, cook rice according to package. Once rice is cooked, mix in ¼ cup fresh diced cilantro, juice of 1-2 limes, and 1 tsp salt.
Shred chicken in slow cooker, stir, and then serve over your cilantro lime rice. Drizzle reserved orange chicken sauce over top

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Nutrition

Calories: 695kcalCarbohydrates: 84.6gProtein: 46gFat: 18.3g

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