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Better Than Takeout Orange Chicken. Yesterday as I stood in the kitchen trying to figure out what to make for dinner I wondered to myself, how do those people do it on those shows where they are given random ingredients and are suppose come up with something genius. I think I stood there for a solid 20 minutes looking in the cupboards and staring into the freezer hoping that I would be struck by some ingenious idea. Then I saw the oranges, and it hit me “O-raang Shh-ikun”….that is orange chicken if you can’t understand the accent. I love orange chicken, and I almost always order # 14 Orange Chicken when we order Chinese take out and I wondered to myself if I could make it better at home.

This recipe most definitely delivered! Ha ha Chinese food…delivered….get it? Am I a dork? The sauce is sweet, tangy, there is no lack in orange flavor, and the red pepper flakes give it just a touch of heat. Combine corn starch, salt, and pepper. As you finish each batch, drain cooked chicken in a paper towel lined plate. Ingredients Chicken. Onigiri (Rice Balls) Recipe : White Cheese Chicken Lasagna Recipe | Italian Recipes | Simple Recipes. Be Sociable, Share! I always think of Lasagna as being Italian with a tomato sauce of some kind. When my son requested I make this I was kind of surprised at the type of ingredients it had in it. I wasn’t sure about the spinach so I cut the amount down to one 10 oz box; the recipe called for two.

I also added fresh mushrooms just because it seemed like they would go good in this type of dish, and the tasted great. If you are looking for something different to bring to the table this White Cheese Chicken Lasagna Recipe with fit the bill. It is a little bit of work but it is well worth it. Enjoy 1/2 cup butter 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups chicken broth 1 1/2 cups milk 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 9 lasagna noodles 2 cups ricotta cheese 2 cups cubed cooked chicken meat 1 8 oz package fresh sliced mushrooms 1. 2. 3.

Spicy Honey Chicken. This is one of my family’s favorite meals. Both kids and adults gobble it up every time I make it. I love the combo of a savory spice rub combined with a sweet honey glaze. It’s pretty quick and easy too. You don’t have to think ahead about marinating because you’re just throwing together a spice rub. And after the spices have grilled into the chicken, you slather on a honey glaze. Even though it has the word spicy in the title, it’s pretty mild. In addition to cider vinegar and honey, you’ll need an assortment of spices: garlic, chipotle chili powder, chili powder (oops, forgot that one in the pic!)

Spicy Honey Chicken Recipe by Our Best Bites 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs, about 2lbs (Yes, Thighs!!) 2 t vegetable oil Rub 2 t granulated garlic 2 t chili powder 1/2 t onion powder 1/2 t coriander 1 t kosher salt 1 t cumin 1/2 t chipotle chili powder Glaze1/2 C Honey 1T Cider Vinegar Combine the rub spices in bowl and mix well. I’m gonna warn you that this can make a hot mess, literally. Smoked Salmon and Watercress Salad with a Lemon-Caper Vinaigrette Recipe : Emeril Lagasse.