The easiest orange chicken at home! It uses orange marmalade for a simple sweet orange sauce that glazes over lightly breaded chicken pieces.This serves 2 generously, likely with some leftovers.
Prep Time15mins
Cook Time15mins
Total Time30mins
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Chinese
Servings: 2
Author: Mandy Jackson
Ingredients
FOR THE SAUCE
3/4cuporange marmalade
3tablespoonssoy sauce
3tablespoonsrice vinegar
3garlic cloves,minced
2teaspoonsgrated ginger
1/4teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes(optional)
FOR THE CHICKEN
3tablespoonsvegetable oil
1 1/2poundsboneless, skinless chicken breasts,cut into 1-inch pieces
3/4teaspoonkosher salt
1/4teaspoonblack pepper
1/4teaspoongarlic powder
1/4cupcornstarch
For serving: prepared rice
Directions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the marmalade, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high. In a ziplock bag, toss the chicken with the cornstarch, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to coat. Spread chicken in a single layer in the hot oil. Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping every 4-5, until chicken is browned and cooked through. Pour in the sauce and cook an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens and glazes over the chicken. Serve with rice.
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