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3-Ingredient Orange Chicken

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Sticky, sweet, and savory, this 3-ingredient orange chicken is a quick fix dinner winner that beats takeout; made in just 15 minutes!

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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1 lb boneless chicken (breast or thighs), cut into bite-sized pieces

1/2 cup orange marmalade

2 tbsp soy sauce

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a skillet and sauté the chicken until fully cooked and lightly golden.

2. Add the orange marmalade and soy sauce, stir to coat.

3. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens and glazes the chicken.

4. Serve hot with rice, noodles, or veggies.

Notes

For extra heat, add red chili flakes.

Swap orange marmalade with apricot preserves or sweet chili sauce if needed.

  • Author: Chef Saly
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 820mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg