Costco Crazy Cuizine Mandarin Orange Chicken Review

Orange chicken is always a favorite in my house, so when I saw Crazy Cuizine Orange Chicken at Costco, I had to try it. I love quick, easy meals that still feel satisfying, and this one definitely delivers in terms of convenience. While it’s not quite takeout-quality, it’s a solid option for a fast and tasty dinner that my whole family enjoys.

mandarin orange chicken in the box on the table

Taste and Texture

The chicken pieces are a good size, and when cooked properly, they turn out crispy on the outside and tender inside. The sauce is sweet, tangy, and has a light citrusy kick, but it leans a little on the sweeter side for my taste. I found that adding a little extra soy sauce or a splash of rice vinegar helps balance it out.

I highly recommend air-frying the chicken to get the best texture. The coating gets crispier, making it much closer to a restaurant-style orange chicken. Full air fryer instructions for this can be found on my other site (I’ll add the link later).

Pros and Cons

Pros:
✔️ Crispy when air-fried
✔️ Quick and easy to prepare
✔️ Great for busy nights

Cons:
❌ Sauce is on the sweeter side

Heating Directions

Thawing chicken is not necessary before heating. For food safety and quality, please follow these heating instructions.

OVEN:

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Thaw unopened sauce packet in warm water until completely thawed. Set aside.
Place contents of bag of chicken on baking sheet.
Bake chicken 15 to 18 minutes or until crisp and/or golden brown.
Place chicken in a bowl and pour thawed sauce over chicken.
Using a spatula, mix chicken with sauce until evenly coated.
Let stand for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.

STOVETOP:

Thaw unopened sauce packet in warm water until completely thawed. Set aside.
Heat ¼ cup oil in a large skillet and add contents of bag.
Heat 8 to 10 minutes over Medium heat, stirring regularly to heat evenly until crisp and/or golden brown.
Place chicken in a bowl and pour thawed sauce over chicken.
Using a spatula, mix chicken with sauce until evenly coated.
Let stand for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.

two packages with chicken and sauce that were in the box

AIR FRYER:

Thaw unopened sauce packet in warm water until completely thawed. Set aside.
Set Air Fryer temperature to 400°F.
Place contents of bag of chicken in Air Fryer basket.
Heat for 17 minutes or until crisp and/or golden brown, shaking basket occasionally.
Place chicken in a bowl and pour thawed sauce over chicken.
Using a spatula, mix chicken with sauce until evenly coated.
Let stand for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.

Note: Sauce packets may be cloudy, varying shades of orange/brown and are perfectly fine to eat. There is no difference in flavor or quality.

Location in Store

You can find this in the frozen section at Costco, usually near the other prepared meals like dumplings and stir-fry kits.

Final Verdict

Crazy Cuizine Orange Chicken is a great freezer staple for those nights when I need something fast but still tasty. The air fryer method makes all the difference, and while the sauce is a little sweet for me, it’s an easy fix with a splash of extra seasoning.

I’ll definitely be keeping a bag in my freezer for busy nights!

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