5-Ingredient Orange Chicken: Better Than Takeout
Experience the delightful tastes of homemade 5-Ingredient Orange Chicken: Better Than Takeout. This quick and easy recipe combines juicy chicken with a tangy orange sauce, making it an ideal dish for busy weeknights or special occasions. With just five simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful meal that rivals your favorite restaurant offerings. The balance of sweet and savory will have everyone at the table asking for seconds. Pair it with rice or vibrant stir-fried vegetables for a complete dining experience that’s both satisfying and healthier than takeout.
- 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
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Toss chicken in cornstarch until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Mix orange marmalade and soy sauce in a bowl and pour over cooked chicken.
- Stir to coat evenly and cook for an additional minute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg