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Turn a bag of this popular frozen chicken into a wow-worthy dinner with these creative recipes.
How many times have you grabbed a bag of Trader Joe’s orange chicken and fried rice from the freezer aisle and called it a day? While this iconic pairing is delicious, easy, and satisfies your craving for takeout, there are so many other ways you can enjoy a bag of this popular Trader Joe’s grocery item! If you’re in the market for new creative healthy dinner recipes with few ingredients—including a bag of that tangy Trader Joe’s orange chicken—here are five different meals you can make.
1 . Orange Chicken Sandwich
If a fried chicken sandwich is served with pickles and a little bit of slaw, why wouldn’t it also work with some orange chicken? Using the Trader Joe’s orange chicken gives this classic dish a sweeter, tangier taste that is undeniably decadent.
How to Make It
Ingredients
- Trader Joe’s Mandarin Orange Chicken
- Trader Joe’s Brioche Buns
- Trader Joe’s Shredded Green & Red Cabbage
- Trader Joe’s Bread & Butter Pickles
Instructions:
- Cook the orange chicken in the oven according to the instructions on the package. When finished cooking, mix the cooked orange chicken with the sauce in a bowl.
- During the last 2 minutes of cooking, place the brioche buns in the oven on a baking sheet to toast.
- To assemble the sandwiches, add the orange chicken (with sauce), red cabbage mix, and a few bread and butter pickles.
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