Orange Chicken Recipe
3 ingredient orange chicken recipe Perfect sweet savory balance Quick easy weeknight meal using marmalade BBQ sauce Ready in 20 mins
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup orange marmalade
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the orange marmalade and BBQ sauce. Stir until they are fully blended into a smooth, rich sauce.
- Add the chopped chicken pieces to the bowl and toss thoroughly to ensure every piece is coated in the sauce.
- Heat a large skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high heat. You don’t need any oil because the sauce will provide plenty of moisture.
- Add the sauced chicken to the hot skillet. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has reduced to a thick, glossy glaze that clings to the chicken.
- Serve immediately over a bed of fluffy white rice or with your favorite side dishes for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
This incredibly easy 3 Ingredient Orange Chicken is the perfect weeknight dinner. Made with just orange marmalade, BBQ sauce, and chicken, it’s a sweet, tangy, and satisfying meal ready in about 20 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 45 g
- Fat: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g