Description
Easy Orange Chicken is a delightful and quick-to-make dish that brings a burst of zesty flavor to your dining table. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe features tender chicken pieces coated in a crispy crust, all tossed in a sweet and tangy orange sauce. The combination of BBQ sauce and sweet orange marmalade creates an unforgettable taste sensation that pairs beautifully with rice or steamed vegetables. This family-friendly dish is sure to please everyone, making mealtime both enjoyable and efficient.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup sweet orange marmalade
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 6 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine BBQ sauce, orange marmalade, and soy sauce. Whisk well and simmer on low heat.
- Dice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs and dip each chicken piece into the egg wash followed by flour.
- Cook chicken in the skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a mixing bowl and pour the orange sauce over it. Toss to coat evenly.
- Serve over rice or with steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg