This dish may have originally come from the "tangerine chicken" dish from Hunan province, China. In Chinese, this dish is known as "陳皮雞", literally "dried citrus peel chicken", referring to dried orange or tangerine peel. However, the taste and recipes of this dish differ due to cultural and geographical factors.

Created for low carb lifestyle, high protein, meatless and gluten free dietary preferences. LEAN CUISINE continues to offer portion-controlled versions of your favorite foods to help you stay on track, with 10g of fat or less, and always 400 calories or less.

No, it is not. Traditional orange chicken is full of fats, carbohydrates, added sugars and a lot of salt, all things that are not good for your body, weight management, or overall health.

Nestlé Lean Cuisine is a brand of frozen entrées and dinners sold in the United States by Nestlé, and in Australia by Vesco (under a licensing agreement with Nestlé). The brand began as low-fat, low-calorie versions of Stouffer's products.

Inspired by the citrus on the island and the locals' love for meat dishes, Kao decided to coat an American classic, fried chicken, with a tangy, sweet and spicy sauce - a traditional flavor combination in the Chinese city of Yang Zhou.

Wang says it's the sauce's combination of sweet, sour, and savory flavor profiles that makes it stand out. The recipe includes brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, and crushed chili to give it a little bit of a kick, without making it spicy. To get the fresh orange taste, they use oils from the citrus peel.

Each of the bowls contains zero added sugar and is 400 calories or less. “Lean Cuisine's meals meet the American Diabetes Association standards for diabetes-friendly and offer sufficient amounts of protein and fiber for the serving size.” Phipps said.

Lean Cuisine was created in 1981 to provide a healthier alternative to Stouffer's frozen meals. It began with ten items and has expanded to include 100+ different meals.

100g of Orange Chicken contains 14.5g of protein, which is about the same as 2.4 eggs, 0.5 chicken breasts, or 1 cups (281g) of black beans.

Orange chicken contains 660 calories per 252 g serving. This serving contains 32 g of fat, 36 g of protein and 57 g of carbohydrate. The latter is 34 g sugar and 2 g of dietary fiber, the rest is complex carbohydrate.

In 1973, the Stouffer Corporation was acquired from Litton by Nestle S.A. During the 50th anniversary of the company that he founded, Stouffer unveiled Lean Cuisine. Nestle continues to market Stouffer frozen foods, including the popular Lean Cuisine brand.

Orange Chicken is a Chinese-inspired dish made with breaded fried chicken, fresh garlic, ginger, vinegar all soaked in a sweet and savory orange sauce. With this easy recipe, make your own restaurant-quality version!

1987 In 1987, executive chef Andy Kao invented orange chicken on a business trip to open the state's first Panda Express restaurant.