Easy Orange Chicken That’s Better Than Takeout!
If you love Chinese food, namely easy Orange Chicken, you’re going to LOVE this recipe. I’m always looking for a new way to cook chicken, because we eat so much of it and I liked the recipe because there weren’t that many ingredients AND I love Chinese food.
I also enjoy making easy orange chicken because I know exactly what’s in it. I enjoy eating out, but I’m sometimes leery what goes into the food…namely preservatives. But, with this delicious recipe, you need not worry about that.
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Easy Orange Chicken = Simple AND Delicious!
Not only is this recipe easy, it’s also tangy and full of flavor! I put this into my meal planning rotation because everyone loves it! That’s why I couldn’t wait to share it! I think you and your family will love it!
Not only is this recipe easy, it’s also tangy and full of flavor! I put this into my meal planning rotation because everyone loves it! That’s why I couldn’t wait to share it! I think you and your family will love it, too!
It takes just a few simple ingredients and is easy to prepare.
All it consist of is about 3-4 (more if you have a larger family or want left overs) chicken breast, cut into chunks. You also need orange marmalade, Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce, soy sauce (although it’s not necessary), 2 eggs, flour and cooking oil (I use canola).
Let’s Make It!
Once you have your chicken cut up, dip each piece into the eggs, dredge in the flour, put it into a hot skillet with the canola oil and fry until it’s a golden brown. Then drain on a plate with paper towel.
While the chicken is frying, put 1 cup of marmalade, 2 TBSP soy sauce and 1 cup of BBQ Sauce in a saucepan and warm until slightly bubbly and easy to stir.
Put the cooked chicken into a larger bowl and pour the orange sauce over it and toss or stir until completely coated.
Serve immediately with fried or steamed rice, broccoli and an egg roll.
Our Favorite, Easy Rice
This is the fried rice that we prefer. It’s found in the freezer section and is $1.58 for a 10 ounce bag. I usually cook two bags as we love to have left overs, but one bag will easily feed two people, though.
I promise you that this recipe will be a hit with the family and they’ll be asking for it again and again.
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (I use Sweet Baby Ray's)
- 1 cup Sweet Orange Marmalade (I use Smuckers)
- 2 TBSP Soy Sauce (I have left this out and I couldn't taste the difference)
- 3-4 Chicken Breast (Cut into chunks)
- 1 cup (give or take) Flour
- 2 Eggs
- Oil (I use Canola)
- In a sauce pan, add the marmalade, BBQ sauce and soy sauce. Heat on low and let simmer. Be sure to stir.
- Pour a thin layer of oil into a skillet and turn stove on med/high heat.
- Cut up chicken breast into chunks. In one bowl, beat the 2 eggs and put flour in another bowl.
- Dip chicken pieces in egg, dredge in flour, then add to hot skillet and cook 4-5 minutes on each side and/or till chicken turns golden brown.
- Once cooked, drain on a paper towel.
- Put chicken in a large bowl and pour orange sauce over it. Stir or toss, making sure each piece is completely coated.
- Serve with fried or steamed rice and veggies. Broccoli goes great with this dish. Add egg rolls for a true Chinese dining experience and ENJOY!
If you need more easy dinner ideas, be sure to check out my 10 Cheap and Easy Slow Cooker Meals.
Let me know if you make this! I’d love to know what you thought of it!
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I’m going to try this orange chicken recipe soon. It looks wonder!
Hi Ray! Yes! Give it a try & let me know how you like it! It’s one of our favorites!