Pampered Chef Orange Chicken Lo Mein

Submitted by 1girl2dogs

"From "More Weekday Dinners- Done! Recipe Card Collection". I saw this on the back of the Fall/Winter 2010 catalog, and had to get the recipe. I want to try it ASAP."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 oranges
• 3⁄4 cup water
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup white 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

directions

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.