Mandarin Orange Chicken & Broccoli
Trader Joe's Mandarin Orange Chicken has been a customer favorite for years, but we’ve avoided using it in our recipes because of the high sodium & calorie content.
However, we’ve had so many requests, that we decided to come up with a way to create a nutritious & satisfying meal that keeps calories & sodium in check!
Our simple hack: Add veggies + whole grains so you can fill up while enjoying a moderate portion of the tender chicken, crispy breading, and sweet & spicy orange sauce.
Makes 2 servings
All ingredients purchased @ Trader Joe's
Ingredients:
- ½ pouch Frozen Rice (brown or medley)
- ½ package Mandarin Orange Chicken (frozen)
- 12 oz Broccoli Florets
Directions:
- Make rice according to package instructions.
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Spray pan with oil & preheat on medium. Add the broccoli florets + ½ package of Orange Chicken. (Don't add the sauce yet.) Cover and cook 4 minutes.
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Remove lid & sauté 4 more minutes. Turn regularly to evenly heat the chicken pieces until crisp & golden.
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Stir in ONE packet of sauce and cook 1 more minute. (Return the other sauce packet + half package Orange Chicken to freezer.)
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Divide the rice & the chicken-broccoli mixture onto two plates. Enjoy!
*Prefer a vegetarian version? Replace the package of Mandarin Orange Chicken with a package of Chicken-less Mandarin Orange Morsels.
