5-Ingredient Orange Chicken: Better Than Takeout
Delight in the flavors of homemade 5-Ingredient Orange Chicken: Better Than Takeout, a quick and easy recipe that brings your favorite takeout dish right to your kitchen. With just five simple ingredients, this tangy chicken dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. The combination of orange marmalade and soy sauce creates a deliciously sweet and savory sauce that will have everyone asking for seconds. Serve it over rice or noodles and enjoy a comforting meal that rivals any restaurant offering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
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 the chicken into bite-sized pieces and coat them lightly with cornstarch in a mixing bowl.
- Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken pieces in a single layer and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix together the orange marmalade and soy sauce until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet, stirring to coat evenly. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg