Easy Orange Chicken over Rice Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 bag of popcorn chicken
- 3 cups of water
- 2 cups of rice
- 1 jar of orange marmalade
- 1 cup of BBQ sauce
- 6 tablespoons of soy sauce
Instructions:
1. Cook Popcorn Chicken:
- Prepare the popcorn chicken according to the package directions. This usually involves baking or frying.
2. Cook Rice:
- In a separate pot, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Rinse the rice and cook it according to the package directions.
3. Prepare Orange Sauce:
- In a bowl, mix together the orange marmalade, BBQ sauce, and soy sauce to create the orange sauce.
4. Toss Chicken in Orange Sauce:
- Once the popcorn chicken is cooked, toss it in the prepared orange sauce until evenly coated.
5. Serve over Rice:
- In individual serving bowls, add a portion of the cooked rice. Top it with the orange sauce-coated popcorn chicken.
6. Garnish (Optional):
- Garnish with chopped green onions, sesame seeds, or orange zest for added flavor and presentation.
7. Enjoy:
- Serve immediately, and enjoy your quick and easy homemade orange chicken over rice!
Tips:
- Adjust the sweetness or tanginess of the sauce by adding more or less orange marmalade.
- Feel free to add crushed red pepper flakes or Sriracha if you prefer a spicier kick.
- For a complete meal, you can add stir-fried vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, or snap peas to the dish.
This simple and flavorful Orange Chicken over Rice is a great go-to recipe for a quick and satisfying meal!