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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken breasts
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

Instructions

  1. 1Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker.
  2. 2Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix over the chicken.
  3. 3Add the cream cheese on top of the chicken.
  4. 4Pour the chicken broth over the mixture.
  5. 5Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through.
  6. 6Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and mix it with the cream cheese and seasoning.
  7. 7Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
  8. 8Mix well until everything is combined and the cheese is melted.
  9. 9Serve warm on its own, in a sandwich, or over rice.

Equipment

slow cookermeasuring cupsmeasuring spoonsforks

Orange chicken is a popular dish in American-Chinese cuisine, often found in Chinese restaurants across the United States. It combines sweet and tangy flavors, appealing to a wide audience. The dish is typically served with rice and is a staple in takeout menus, reflecting the fusion of Chinese cooking techniques with American tastes.

Ingredients

  • chicken
  • orange juice
  • soy sauce
  • cornstarch
  • garlic
  • ginger
  • sugar
  • vinegar
  • green onions
  • sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. 1Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  2. 2Marinate chicken in soy sauce, orange juice, garlic, and ginger for at least 30 minutes.
  3. 3Coat marinated chicken with cornstarch.
  4. 4Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
  5. 5Fry chicken pieces until golden and cooked through.
  6. 6Remove chicken and drain excess oil.
  7. 7In the same pan, combine orange juice, sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce; bring to a simmer.
  8. 8Add fried chicken back to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce.
  9. 9Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Ingredient Alternatives

chicken

Healthier: tofu

Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians; chicken thighs are more affordable than breasts.

sugar

Healthier: honey

Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener; brown sugar is often cheaper and adds a different flavor.

Techniques

marinatingfrying

Equipment

mixing bowlfrying panmeasuring cupsknifecutting board
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Also Known As

General Tso's ChickenSweet Orange Chicken

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