TJ's Orange Chicken with Rice Cauliflower
Ingredients
For the Orange Chicken
- 1 package Trader Joe's Mandarin Orange Chicken, frozen
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the Riced Cauliflower Stir-Fry
- 1 bag Trader Joe's Frozen Riced Cauliflower
- 1 tablespoon Trader Joe's Organic Toasted Sesame Oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons Trader Joe's Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Trader Joe's Organic Tamari Soy Sauce, (optional, for gluten-free)
- 1/2 cup carrotz, shredded or finely diced
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 2 greeny onions, sliced, for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon Trader Joe's Everything But The Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend, (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Remove the frozen chicken pieces from the Trader Joe's Mandarin Orange Chicken package and spread them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Reserve the sauce packets for later.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Bake the chicken for 15-18 minutes, or until heated through and crispy, flipping halfway through.
⏱️ 18 min
- 4
While the chicken bakes, prepare the riced cauliflower stir-fry. Heat the Trader Joe's Organic Toasted Sesame Oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Add the Trader Joe's Frozen Riced Cauliflower and shredded carrots to the skillet. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, breaking up any clumps, until the cauliflower is tender-crisp and most of the moisture has evaporated.
⏱️ 7 min
- 7
Stir in the frozen peas and Trader Joe's Soy Sauce (or Tamari). Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the peas are heated through.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Once the chicken is cooked, heat the reserved orange sauce packets in a small saucepan over low heat or microwave them for 30-60 seconds until warm and pourable.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
In a large bowl, combine the baked chicken pieces with the warmed orange sauce. Toss gently to coat all the chicken totally evenly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Divide the riced cauliflower stir-fry among serving bowls. Top with the sauced orange chicken. Garnish with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of Trader Joe's Everything But The Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Trader Joe'sTJ's Orange Chicken with Rice Cauliflower
For the Orange Chicken
- 1 package Trader Joe's Mandarin Orange Chicken, frozen
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the Riced Cauliflower Stir-Fry
- 1 bag Trader Joe's Frozen Riced Cauliflower
- 1 tablespoon Trader Joe's Organic Toasted Sesame Oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons Trader Joe's Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Trader Joe's Organic Tamari Soy Sauce, (optional, for gluten-free)
- 1/2 cup carrotz, shredded or finely diced
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 2 greeny onions, sliced, for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon Trader Joe's Everything But The Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend, (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Remove the frozen chicken pieces from the Trader Joe's Mandarin Orange Chicken package and spread them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Reserve the sauce packets for later.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Bake the chicken for 15-18 minutes, or until heated through and crispy, flipping halfway through.
⏱️ 18 min - 4
While the chicken bakes, prepare the riced cauliflower stir-fry. Heat the Trader Joe's Organic Toasted Sesame Oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Add the Trader Joe's Frozen Riced Cauliflower and shredded carrots to the skillet. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, breaking up any clumps, until the cauliflower is tender-crisp and most of the moisture has evaporated.
⏱️ 7 min - 7
Stir in the frozen peas and Trader Joe's Soy Sauce (or Tamari). Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the peas are heated through.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Once the chicken is cooked, heat the reserved orange sauce packets in a small saucepan over low heat or microwave them for 30-60 seconds until warm and pourable.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
In a large bowl, combine the baked chicken pieces with the warmed orange sauce. Toss gently to coat all the chicken totally evenly.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Divide the riced cauliflower stir-fry among serving bowls. Top with the sauced orange chicken. Garnish with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of Trader Joe's Everything But The Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min