Orange Chicken & Rice (Aldi Takeout Fake-Out)

Servings: 6 Total Time: 45 mins Difficulty: Beginner
Crispy orange chicken tossed in a sweet, sticky homemade sauce for an easy dinner under $9
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If your family loves Panda Express but you don’t love the bill, this Orange Chicken is going to be on repeat. It’s crispy, sweet, sticky, and packed with that classic takeout flavor but made with simple Aldi ingredients for under $9.

This is one of those dinners that feels fun and special but is actually incredibly easy. Using frozen popcorn chicken keeps it affordable and cuts down prep time, making it perfect for busy weeknights.

Serve it over fluffy white rice with steamed green beans or broccoli and you’ve got a takeout-style dinner without leaving your kitchen.

Orange Chicken & Rice (Aldi Takeout Fake-Out)

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 40 mins Total Time 45 mins
Servings: 6
Best Season: Winter, Fall, Suitable throughout the year

Description

This budget friendly Orange Chicken is made with frozen popcorn chicken and a simple homemade orange sauce. Sweet, sticky, and better than takeout, this Aldi dinner feeds 4 for under $9.

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Bake popcorn chicken according to package directions until crispy.
  2. In a saucepan, combine orange marmalade, BBQ sauce, soy sauce, and garlic powder. Heat on low until warm and slightly thickened.
  3. Toss baked chicken in sauce until fully coated.
  4. Serve over cooked rice with steamed vegetables.

Note

Keywords: budget friendly dinners, aldi recipes, orange chicken recipe, chinese fakeout, takeout fakeout, cheap family meals, dinner under 10 dollars, easy weeknight dinner, aldi meal plan, affordable recipes, family dinner ideas, orange chicken at home, panda express copycat
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Taylor Food and Lifestyle Blogger

Hi, I’m Taylor-a busy mom of two, food blogger, and the heart behind Budget Friendly Kitchen. I’m passionate about creating simple, affordable meals for families and love spending time in the kitchen, trying new recipes, and making memories with my family.

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