Description
This easy orange chicken recipe with orange marmalade delivers a sweet, tangy, and savory dinner in under 30 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights and picky eaters.
Ingredients
FOR THE SAUCE:
3/4 cup orange marmalade
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons grated ginger
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
FOR THE CHICKEN:
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup cornstarch
For serving: prepared rice
Instructions
Prepare the Sauce:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange marmalade, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Set aside.Coat the Chicken:
In a zip-top bag, combine the chicken pieces with cornstarch, kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Shake well to coat the chicken evenly.Cook the Chicken:
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Spread the chicken out in a single layer and cook for 12–15 minutes, flipping every 4–5 minutes, until golden and cooked through.Add the Sauce:
Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the cooked chicken. Stir frequently and cook for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken beautifully.Serve:
Serve the orange chicken over a bed of hot prepared rice. Garnish as desired and enjoy immediately!
Notes
Chicken Thighs: You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier alternative.
Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free soy sauce (tamari) for a gluten-free meal.
Storage: Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Crispier Chicken: For extra crispy chicken, fry in batches and avoid overcrowding the pan.
Reheating: Reheat gently on the stovetop to maintain the crispness of the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Easy Chicken Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup chicken with rice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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