Pampered Chef Orange Chicken Lo Mein

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 oranges
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons asian seasoning, mix
• 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 garlic cloves, pressed
• 2 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles, any flavor, split into halves
• 1 (12 -16 ounce) bag frozen vegetables, thawed (broccoli, carrots, and peapods)
• 3 cups thinly sliced green cabbage

Recipe

• 1 zest 2 oranges using to measure 1 tablespoons
• 2 juice both oranges to measure 1/2 cup.
• 3 combine zest, juice, water, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce & seasoning mix in small batter bowl; whisk well. set aside.
• 4 cut chicken into 1-inch pieces.
• 5 combine egg, salt & black pepper in classic batter bowl. add chicken; stir to coat.
• 6 combine flour & cornstarch in large bowl. add chicken mixture; toss to coat.
• 7 heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat 1-3 minutes or until simmering.
• 8 remove chicken from flour mixture, shaking off excess, and place into skillet. cook 8-10 minutes or until chicken is golden brown and centers are no longer pink, stirring occasionally. remove chicken from skillet; set aside & keep warm.
• 9 add pressed garlic to skillet. cook 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
• 10 omitting seasoning packets, add ramen noodles & orange mixture to skillet. cover; bring to a simmer and cook 3-4 minutes or until noodles are softened.
• 11 add stir-fry blend & cabbage; cook 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are hot & cabbage is crisp tender.
• 12 add chick to skillet; mix well to coat chicken.
• 13 cooks tip: if desired, 2 tsp grated fresh gingerroot, 3/4 tsp salt, 1 pressed garlic clove and 1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper can be substituted for the asian seasoning mix.