Is Mandarin chicken from Trader Joes healthy?

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Trader Joe’s Mandarin Orange Chicken is consistently a winner of the store’s annual Customer Choice Awards, and for good reason—it’s delicious, convenient, and a bit healthier than your standard takeout fare.

Does Trader Joe’s orange chicken have MSG?

Mandarin Orange Chicken While we may be all for MSG-free Chinese food, there’s nothing rewarding about a plate of deep-fried chicken smothered in sweet and sour sauce.

Is the Trader Joe’s orange chicken pre cooked?

Trader Joe’s Mandarin Orange Chicken – The chicken is fully cooked before it’s frozen. Green onions and sesame seeds – These are optional to add on top as garnish.

How many servings are in Trader Joe’s orange chicken?

five servings
Trader Joe’s describes its Mandarin orange chicken as “tender chunks of juicy chicken in a crispy breading with a sweet and spicy orange sauce.” A 22-ounce bag costs $4.99, and the package says it contains five servings.

How much fat is in Trader Joe’s orange chicken?

16g
Nutrition Facts

Serves about 5	amount	%dv
Total Fat	16g	25%
Saturated Fat	3.5g	20%
Trans Fat	0g
Cholesterol	95mg	30%

How many calories are in Trader Joe’s fried rice?

One bag of this rice contains what Trader Joe’s thinks is three servings. One serving has 210 calories (only 15 of those are from fat), so that means a whole bag has 630 calories (and 45 from fat). Don’t eat a full bag in one sitting, is the moral of this story. Trader Joe’s Vegetable Fried Rice is wonderful.

Is Trader Joe’s orange chicken raw?

Trader Joe’s orange chicken is already precooked. Therefore, you can quickly and easily microwave it instead of baking or pan-frying in a skillet.