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A vibrant bowl of homemade orange chicken served with fluffy white rice, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Simple & Tasty Orange Recipe

Sweet, tangy, and perfectly crispy , this Orange Chicken Recipe with Orange Marmalade is a fast and flavorful dinner favorite, ideal for weeknights or satisfying your takeout cravings at home.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds of less (skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch cubes)
  • 1 cup of all-purpose
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil use more if needed
  • 2 pounds of less (skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch cubes)
  • 1 cup of all-purpose
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil use more if needed
  • the Glaze
  • 1 cup orange marmalade
  • 1 cup of BBQ sauce. My go-to is Sweet Baby Ray’s original!
  • 2 tablespoons of low sodium sauce

Instructions

  1. Crafting the Sauce
  2. Combine the orange marmalade BBQ sauce, and soy sauce in a small mixing bowl and give it a good stir.
  3. For Preparing the Chicken
  4. Gently dip the chicken into the beaten eggs and give it a little shake to remove any extra, then give it a light, even coat of flour.
  5. In a large skillet or, warm up the oil and cook the chicken over medium-high heat until it’s lightly browned and has a bit of a crisp. If you’re cooking in batches, just set each batch aside on a plate, cover it up, and keep it cozy!
  6. Pour the sauce into the, give it a good stir with the chicken, and let everything heat up over medium heat until it’s nice and thick with bubbles popping—this should take about 10 minutes. Then, go ahead and serve it right away!
  7. Helpful Notes
  8. Getting to Know the Nutrition Facts

Notes

Nutrition Information (Per Serving)

NutrientAmount
Calories460 kcal
Total Fat16g
Saturated Fat2.5g
Cholesterol85mg
Sodium780mg
Carbohydrates48g
Fiber1g
Sugars25g
Protein28g

Nutrition values are approximate and may vary based on the specific ingredients used.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: dinner, Main Course
  • Cuisine: American, Chinese