5-Ingredient Orange Chicken: Better Than Takeout
5-Ingredient Orange Chicken: Better Than Takeout is a delightful dish that captures the irresistible flavors of your favorite takeout in just a few simple steps. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe features tender chicken coated in a crispy cornstarch crust, smothered in a sweet and tangy orange sauce. With minimal prep time and only five ingredients, you can impress family and friends with this easy homemade meal that rivals any restaurant version. Serve it alongside rice or vegetables for a complete dining experience that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup orange marmalade
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the chicken with cornstarch until thoroughly coated.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add coated chicken to the skillet; cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Lower the heat and stir in orange marmalade and soy sauce until chicken is evenly coated. Simmer for 1 minute.
- Serve immediately with rice or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg