3 Ingredient Orange Chicken (Easy 15-Minute Takeout-Style Chicken Recipe)

By Raelynn
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Hi there, food lover! ๐Ÿ‘‹ Ready to whip up something incredibly simple yet bursting with sweet and savory flavors? Today weโ€™re diving into a Chinese-American takeout favoriteโ€”with a twist. This 3 Ingredient Orange Chicken is perfect for busy weeknights, lazy weekends, or any time you crave something tangy and satisfying without all the fuss!

Ingredients:

  • 500g (about 1 lb) boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup orange marmalade (no added alcohol)
  • ยฝ cup soy sauce (low sodium if preferred)

Optional for serving: sesame seeds, chopped green onions, cooked rice

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3 Ingredient Orange Chicken

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  • Author: Raelynn
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
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Description

This 3 ingredient orange chicken is sweet, savory, and incredibly easy to make. A quick homemade takeout-style dish ready in just 15 minutesโ€”perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

Scale

500g (1 lb) boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 cup orange marmalade

1/2 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)

Optional for serving:

Sesame seeds

Chopped green onions

Cooked rice

Instructions

1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Add chicken pieces and cook for 6โ€“8 minutes until browned and fully cooked.

3. Reduce heat to medium.

4. Add orange marmalade and soy sauce to the skillet.

5. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for 3โ€“5 minutes until thickened.

6. Coat chicken evenly in the glossy sauce.

7. Remove from heat and serve over cooked rice.

8. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.

Notes

Use chicken thighs for juicier texture.

Add a splash of water if sauce becomes too thick.

Adjust sweetness by adding less marmalade if preferred.

Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

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Directions:

  1. Cook the Chicken:
    In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook the chicken pieces until browned and fully cooked (about 6โ€“8 minutes). No oil needed if your pan is nonstick, but a light drizzle helps with crispiness.
  2. Make the Sauce:
    Lower the heat to medium. Add the orange marmalade and soy sauce directly into the skillet. Stir well until the sauce bubbles and thickens (about 3โ€“5 minutes). It should coat the chicken nicely in a glossy glaze.
  3. Serve and Enjoy:
    Remove from heat and serve hot over steamed rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired. ๐Ÿš๐ŸŒฟ

Nutritional Information:

โฐ Prep Time: 5 mins | ๐Ÿ”ฅ Cooking Time: 10 mins | โณ Total Time: 15 mins
โšก Calories per serving: ~320 kcal | ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Servings: 4

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Bon appรฉtit and happy cooking! ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿณ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ

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