Description
A quick and easy Orange Chicken recipe that combines sweet and tangy flavors, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/2 cup orange marmalade
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- Optional: cooked rice or quinoa for serving
- Optional: grated ginger for added flavor
- Optional: sesame seeds for garnish
- Optional: mixed vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat and add the chicken.
- Cook the chicken until golden brown and no longer pink in the center, about 6-8 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and pour in the orange marmalade and soy sauce.
- Stir gently to coat the chicken and let it simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes.
- Add any optional ingredients like ginger or vegetables.
- Remove from heat once the sauce thickens and clings to the chicken.
Notes
Serve over rice for a complete meal. Great for meal prep!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg