Description

This 4 Ingredient Orange Chicken is the ultimate easy weeknight dinner. With just a handful of pantry staples, you can recreate the sweet, tangy, and slightly sticky orange chicken flavor at home — no need for takeout. It’s quick, convenient, and surprisingly flavorful for such a simple recipe.

Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
½ cup barbecue sauce
½ cup orange marmalade
2 tbsp soy sauce

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.

Place the chicken pieces in the prepared baking dish in a single layer.

In a small bowl, mix together the barbecue sauce, orange marmalade, and soy sauce until well combined.

Pour the sauce over the chicken, making sure it’s evenly coated.

Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbling and slightly thickened.

Remove from the oven and serve hot, ideally over white rice or steamed vegetables.

Notes

You can use either chicken breasts or thighs, but thighs will yield juicier results. For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for 30 minutes before baking. If you prefer a crispier texture, brown the chicken in a skillet before transferring to the oven. This dish stores well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheats beautifully.