Here’s a simple recipe for 4-ingredient orange chicken:Ingredients:
- 1 lb (about 450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup orange marmalade
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- Optional: sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions:
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the orange marmalade, soy sauce, and rice vinegar until well combined. This will be your sauce.
- Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the bite-sized chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until they are browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Once the chicken is cooked, reduce the heat to medium and pour the prepared sauce over the chicken in the skillet.
- Stir the chicken and sauce together until the chicken pieces are evenly coated.
- Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for a few minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Once the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency, remove the skillet from the heat.
- Serve the orange chicken hot, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.
- Enjoy your delicious 4-ingredient orange chicken with steamed rice or your favorite side dishes!
This recipe is quick and easy to make, perfect for a busy weeknight meal. The sweet and tangy flavor of the orange marmalade combined with the savory soy sauce creates a tasty sauce that coats the tender chicken perfectly.
