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3-INGREDIENT ORANGE CHICKEN

The 3-Ingredient Orange Chicken combines sweet, tangy, and savory flavors with a simple sauce made of BBQ sauce, orange marmalade, and soy sauce. It's a quick and flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknight dinners, especially when served over rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian-inspired
Servings 4
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup BBQ sauce e.g., Sweet Baby Ray’s
  • 1 cup sweet orange marmalade e.g., Smucker’s
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3-4 chicken breasts cut into cubes
  • 1 cup flour or cornstarch or a mix of both
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • Oil for frying e.g., vegetable oil

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan, combine BBQ sauce, marmalade, and soy sauce; simmer on low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Beat eggs in one bowl and mix flour and/or cornstarch in another.
  • Dip chicken cubes in egg, then coat with the flour mixture.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat and fry chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes per side.
  • Drain fried chicken on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  • Toss chicken in the prepared sauce.
  • Serve over white rice and optionally with vegetables like green peppers or broccoli.

Notes

You can easily customize this recipe by adding a spicy kick, incorporating tropical flavors, or using different protein options. For a healthier version, consider baking instead of frying.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal
Keyword 3-INGREDIENT ORANGE CHICKEN
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