Description
Succulent 3-ingredient orange chicken delivers a tangy explosion of flavor that simplifies weeknight cooking. Home chefs can effortlessly create this quick, zesty dish that brings restaurant-quality taste to dinner tables with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 3–4 chicken breasts, cut into cubes
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup sweet orange marmalade
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) soy sauce
Coating Ingredients:
- 1 cup flour or cornstarch (or a mix of both)
Instructions
- Prepare the vibrant, tangy sauce by blending orange marmalade with savory soy sauce in a mixing bowl, creating a glossy, aromatic coating.
- Dust chicken pieces thoroughly in a delicate flour and cornstarch mixture, ensuring each morsel is evenly and lightly covered.
- Warm a spacious skillet with a thin layer of oil, bringing it to a medium-high temperature that promises a perfect golden sear.
- Carefully introduce the coated chicken cubes into the heated pan, allowing them to transform into crispy, bronzed morsels with a delectable exterior.
- Verify the chicken is completely cooked through, achieving a safe internal temperature and a beautiful caramelized finish.
- Cascade the prepared orange-soy sauce over the sizzling chicken, gently coating each piece with the glossy, sweet-savory glaze.
- Reduce the heat and let the chicken simmer, allowing the sauce to subtly thicken and deeply penetrate the meat’s surface.
- Transfer the glistening chicken onto a bed of fluffy steamed rice or tender noodles, creating an inviting and appetizing presentation ready to be enjoyed immediately.
Notes
- Swap out orange marmalade for apricot or peach preserves to create a unique twist on the classic dish.
- Use gluten-free flour and tamari sauce to make this recipe safe for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Pat chicken pieces completely dry before coating to ensure a crispy, golden exterior that locks in moisture.
- Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha for those who enjoy a spicy kick to their meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg