Easy Orange Chicken
Crispy chicken pieces with a sweet, tangy orange marmalade sauce, enhanced by soy and BBQ flavors. A quick, crowd-pleasing dish served with rice and broccoli.
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 325kcal
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ jar orange marmalade (about 7-8 oz)
- ½ bottle Sweet Baby Ray's Original BBQ Sauce (about 8-9 oz)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Cooked white rice, for serving
- Steamed broccoli, for serving
Instructions
- Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a ziplock bag
- Add chicken pieces to the bag and coat thoroughly
- [Choose one cooking method]:
- Air Fryer Method: Arrange chicken in a single layer in the air fryer. Cook at 380°F for 16 minutes, shaking halfway.
- Pan Fry Method: Heat oil in a skillet. Fry chicken in batches for 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Mix orange marmalade, BBQ sauce, and soy sauce in a pot. Simmer briefly.
- Add cooked chicken to the sauce. Toss to coat and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Serve over rice with steamed broccoli
Notes
Air fryer method ensures even crunch. Adjust sweetness by reducing or adding marmalade. Substitute cornstarch for flour for a lighter crust if desired.