Description
A quick and delicious orange chicken recipe made with just three simple ingredients for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or chicken breast)
- 3/4 cup orange marmalade
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Add vegetable oil to a skillet and warm over medium-high heat. Toss in the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and fully cooked, about 7 to 10 minutes.
- Mix together the orange marmalade and soy sauce in a bowl.
- Pour the orange marmalade mixture over the chicken in the skillet and stir to coat. Simmer for about 5 to 7 minutes until the sauce is thick and sticky.
- Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.
Notes
For a healthier version, use fresh orange juice or chili flakes for added heat. You can also substitute chicken with tofu or beef.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg