Skillet Orange Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
232 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Skillet Orange Chicken Recipe
Description
The chicken is cut into cubes and coated with cornstarch, salt, and pepper to create a light crust when cooked. It browns quickly in a hot skillet with oil, ensuring a crispy exterior and tender interior. The orange sauce is prepared by whisking together marmalade, orange juice, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, chicken broth, and additional cornstarch to provide thickness. After browning, the chicken is simmered in the sauce until fully cooked and the sauce becomes glossy and thick enough to coat each piece. The mixture is served hot over rice to catch the glaze and complement the flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast cut into 1″ cubes, boneless skinless
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons canola oil or vegetable oil
- ½ cup orange marmalade
- ½ cup orange juice unsweetened
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger fresh, minced
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- ⅓ cup chicken broth reduced sodium
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Place chicken pieces in a large bowl and add 3 tablespoons corn starch, salt and pepper. Stir to coat.
- Heat a large pan over high heat and add oil (add more oil if needed to coat the bottom of your pan).
- Add chicken to the pan and cook over high heat, turning once, just until browned, about 2 minutes per side.
- Meanwhile, make the Orange Chicken sauce. Whisk together the marmalade, juice, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, pepper flakes, chicken broth and 2 tablespoons corn starch.
- Once chicken is browned, reduce heat to medium and add the sauce. Cook and stir until sauce has thickened and chicken is cooked through (165° F minimum), about 10 minutes.
- Serve over rice as desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 232 | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 1466mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 343mg | 7% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 105IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 18.3mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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