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3 Ingredient Orange Chicken Sauce

A quick and delicious orange chicken sauce made with just three main ingredients, perfect for a tasty meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Asian-inspired
Servings 4 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

Sauce

  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce (Sweet Baby Ray's)
  • 1 cup Sweet Orange Marmalade (Smucker's)
  • 2 TBSP Soy Sauce

Chicken and Coating

  • 3-4 Chicken Breasts Chicken Breasts We used 3
  • 1 cup Flour/1 Cup Cornstarch You can use both or either/or
  • 2 Eggs
  • Oil We used vegetable oil

Instructions
 

  • In a sauce pan, combine BBQ sauce, marmalade, and soy sauce. Simmer on low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Cut chicken breasts into cubes. In one bowl, beat 2 eggs. In another bowl, mix flour/cornstarch.
  • Dip chicken pieces in egg and then coat with flour/cornstarch. Set aside on a plate.
  • Heat a frying pan with a thin layer of oil on medium/high heat. Cook chicken for 3-5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
  • Drain chicken on paper towels, then add to the sauce and toss to coat.

Notes

For extra flavor, garnish with green onions or sesame seeds before serving. Pair with steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.
Keyword chicken