Recently, William and I tried Wanchai Ferry’s frozen Orange Chicken meal. The preparation wasn’t as easy as I anticipated, but the result was delicious.
First, you add oil to a pan and stir fry it until it’s brown. Then you remove the chicken and cook the vegetables with the sauce for about 3 or 4 minutes. Throw the chicken back into the pan and continue cooking for 5 more minutes. Microwave the rice packet for a couple of minutes, and you’re ready to go.
Since I had been used to the frozen meals you pop in the microwave or simply stir-fry for 10 minutes, I got a little frustrated at the extra work that was involved in the Orange Chicken. It was well worth the extra effort, though.
The chicken turned out perfectly tender, and the breading gave it a surprising crispiness. The vegetables were also deliciously crispy. Broccoli, carrots and mini ears of corn added to the Asian flair. Orange sauce tied these elements together to provide tanginess. My only complaint is that there should have been more rice in the packet. I am a rice fiend, so I had a hard time sharing the perfectly sticky jasmine rice with William.
Grab a Wanchai Ferry meal for a deliciously affordable dinner (about $6) for two in less than 20 minutes.
