Description
Delight in the vibrant flavors of our 5-Ingredient Orange Chicken: Better Than Takeout! This quick and easy dish transforms simple ingredients into a mouthwatering meal that rivals your favorite takeout. With its perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors, this orange chicken is ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. In just 20 minutes, you can serve up crispy chicken coated in a luscious orange sauce, making it a family-friendly option everyone will adore. Pair it with rice or noodles, and enjoy a homemade twist on a classic favorite that will leave your taste buds dancing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup orange marmalade
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil (neutral oil like vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and coat evenly with cornstarch in a mixing bowl.
- Heat cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add the coated chicken pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
- In a separate bowl, mix together orange marmalade and soy sauce to create the sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet, toss to combine, and let simmer for one additional minute.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg