Orange Chicken

This easy orange chicken is the perfect shortcut dinner for busy weeknights. Crispy breaded chicken gets tossed in a sticky, sweet and savory orange sauce that tastes just like takeout but comes together at home in minutes.

Serve it over fluffy rice with steamed broccoli on the side for a fast, satisfying meal that is better than takeout and just as quick!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• This easy orange chicken recipe uses frozen breaded chicken, making it perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
• The homemade orange sauce is sweet, tangy and ready in minutes using simple pantry ingredients.
• It tastes like takeout but is more affordable and made in minutes.

How to Make Easy Orange Chicken

1. Cook the chicken: Prepare the breaded chicken according to package directions: Spray lightly with olive oil and bake in a 400° oven or air fryer until chicken reaches 165°. For Frying, heat oil to 375°, cook chicken in small batches, until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels and set aside.

2. Make the orange sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together orange marmalade, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, granulated garlic, corn starch, kosher salt, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a gentle boil. Lower to simmer stirring constantly, until thickened and glossy.

3. Serving: Add rice and steamed broccoli to a bowl with crispy chicken, drizzle with orange sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.

What to Serve with Orange Chicken

• Plain rice, Coconut Rice, Egg Fried Rice or lo mein noodles.
• Steamed broccoli, snow peas or green beans.
• Shrimp Rangoon, Brisket Wontons or Egg Rolls.

If you are looking for a quick dinner to satisfy your take-out cravings, these Crispy Orange Chicken Bowls are just what you need.

Add this easy orange chicken recipe to your menu this week and leave a comment and star rating below to let me know how your family liked it.

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Orange Chicken

This easy orange chicken is a fast weeknight dinner made with crispy breaded chicken and a homemade orange sauce using pantry staples. Serve over rice with steamed broccoli for a takeout-style meal made at home.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Course: Chicken

Cuisine: Chinese

Keyword: orange chicken bowl, orange sauce, takeout

Servings: 4

Calories: 826kcal

Author: Milisa

Ingredients

• 1 pound breaded chicken tenders
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or 3 cups vegetable oil if frying

Orange Sauce

• 1 cup orange marmalade
• 1 cup pineapple juice or orange juice
• ½ cup honey
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 ½ tablespoons corn starch
• 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or more to taste

For Serving

• 4 cups Cooked Rice
• 4 cups Steamed Broccoli
• 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds optional for garnish
• 2 green onions sliced optional for garnish

Instructions

• Bake or Air Fry: Spray lightly with olive oil and cook at 400°until chicken reaches 165°. For Frying: heat oil to 375°, cook chicken in small batches, until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
• Make the Orange Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together orange marmalade, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, granulated garlic, corn starch, kosher salt, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened and glossy.
• Add rice and steamed broccoli to a bowl with crispy chicken, drizzle with orange sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.

Notes

Store chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat or air fryer until warmed through. 

Orange Sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks. 

Nutrition

Calories: 826kcal | Carbohydrates: 152g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1113mg | Potassium: 971mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 91g | Vitamin A: 747IU | Vitamin C: 91mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 3mg

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