Description
Discover the joy of making 5-Ingredient Orange Chicken: Better Than Takeout, a dish that brings together a delightful balance of sweetness and tanginess. This quick and simple recipe allows you to create a restaurant-quality meal at home in just 20 minutes. With only five ingredients, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests without the hassle of complicated cooking. The star combination of orange marmalade and soy sauce delivers an irresistible flavor that beats takeout every time. Serve it over rice, quinoa, or stir-fried vegetables for a satisfying dinner that’s both delicious and guilt-free.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup orange marmalade
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and coat lightly with cornstarch.
- Mix orange marmalade and soy sauce in a small bowl.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat; add chicken and cook until golden brown (5–7 minutes).
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, stirring to coat evenly, and cook for an additional minute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg