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Ok guys, it’s time to ditch the takeout and whip up a restaurant-worthy feast at home.
But, don’t stress, a delicious home-cooked meal is really easier than you think. Take my Orange Chicken as an example. It is a budget-friendly, family-approved meal that is perfect for your busy schedule. Ready in a matter of minutes, this meal rivals any takeout version AND you won’t have to spend a fortune.
And this one is so easy, even a kitchen novice can handle the prep. For this dish you can skip the greasy fryer and rely on your trusty air fryer for perfectly crispy chicken. My secret to an irresistible golden crust… I coat chicken breast chunks in Hellmann’s Mayonnaise before the panko breading. The mayonnaise helps the breading adhere for a super crisp coating while the chicken stays super moist and absolutely delicious. Add a quick orange sauce and you are in business. All that’s left is to pair the chicken with quick and tasty Knorr Chicken Flavor Fried Rice for a complete meal that’s ready in a flash. It is so good, you may want to add this to your regular menu rotation!
Now is the perfect time to add this dish to your menu. You can get savings on both Hellmann’s Mayonnaise AND Knorr Sides with the deals in the current Extra Savings Flyer!
$3/1 Hellmann’s Mayonnaise 30 oz Publix Coupon valid 12/30 – 1/12
–$1/4 Knorr Pasta, or Rice Sides, 4 to 5.7 oz (Publix Digital Coupon)
Just $1 each after coupon!
So tonight, skip the takeout queue, save some cash, and gather around a table filled with homemade goodness AND happy faces! Grab everything you need (including savings) when you shop at Publix.
Easy Orange Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 pkg Knorr Chicken Flavored Fried Rice - cooked according to package instructions
ORANGE SAUCE
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger - grated
- 2 cloves garlic - minced
- 1 tbsp corn starch
CHICKEN
- 1 lb chicken breast - cut into 1" cubes
- 3/4 cup seasoned panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup Hellmann's Mayonnaise
Instructions
ORANGE SAUCE
- In a medium saucepan, add the orange juice, sugars, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, ginger and garlic and heat over medium for 3 minutes.
- Whisk the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water to make a slurry. Add the slurry to the sauce and whisk to combine. Continue to cook for 3 - 5 minutes, until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside until ready to use.
CHICKEN
- Combine the bread crumbs, salt and pepper in shallow dish; set aside.
- Toss chicken with Hellmann's Mayonnaise in medium bowl, then dip each coated chicken piece in the breadcrumb mixture, turning to coat on all sides.
- To cook, preheat the air fryer to 380ºF.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and arrange the coated chicken in the basket, allowing room between each piece.
- Cook for 12 minutes, shaking the basket half way through cook time. Toss in the prepared orange sauce and serve over Knorr Chicken Flavored Fried Rice.
How can I make this in the over?