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3-Ingredient Orange Chicken (Fast & Easy Dinner)

3-Ingredient Orange Chicken

Sweet, sticky, and smoky 3-Ingredient Orange Chicken made with tender chicken, orange marmalade, and BBQ sauce. A fast, family-friendly dinner with big flavor and minimal effort.
Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 20 minutes
Course: Main CourseCuisine: American / Asian-InspiredServings: 4 servingsCalories: ~360 kcal per serving
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
  • ¾ cup orange marmalade
  • ¾ cup BBQ sauce sweet or smoky
  • Optional Not Required
  • 1 tsp soy sauce adds umami
  • Red pepper flakes for heat
  • Green onions or sesame seeds garnish

Method
 

  1. Cook the chicken
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat with a little oil. Add chicken and cook until golden and fully cooked.
  3. Add the sauce
  4. Reduce heat to low. Stir in orange marmalade and BBQ sauce until chicken is evenly coated.
  5. Simmer & glaze
  6. Simmer 3–5 minutes, stirring gently, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  7. Serve
  8. Remove from heat and serve immediately over rice or with your favorite sides.

3-Ingredient Orange Chicken is proof that incredible flavor doesn’t require complexity. With just chicken, orange marmalade, and BBQ sauce, this recipe creates a dish that feels comforting, bold, and surprisingly sophisticated. It’s the kind of meal that saves busy nights while still feeling satisfying and homemade.

What makes this recipe truly special is its reliability. There’s no guessing involved, no long prep list, and no special skills required. You can make it confidently, even on your busiest days, knowing it will turn out delicious every single time.

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The flavor combination is simple but smart. The citrus sweetness brightens the dish, while the BBQ sauce adds smoky depth and richness. Together, they create a balanced glaze that clings beautifully to the chicken, making every bite flavorful and comforting.

This recipe also invites creativity. Once you’ve mastered the base version, you can easily adjust it to suit your taste—add heat, deepen the savory notes, or change the cooking method. That flexibility is what turns a quick recipe into a long-term favorite.

Whether you’re cooking for family, prepping meals for the week, or just craving something easy and satisfying, this 3-Ingredient Orange Chicken delivers. It’s fast, forgiving, and endlessly crave-worthy—the kind of recipe you’ll come back to again and again because it simply works.

If you love low-effort, high-reward dinners, this one deserves a permanent place in your recipe collection. 🍊🍗✨